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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
Votes33
DirectorRobert Radler
WritersDan Gurskis
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option
About The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option
A former mercenary joins a military academy as a teacher. He soon discovers a neo-Nazi group, code-named Werewolves, formed among the cadets. He also quickly finds that they have military leadership among the officers at the Academy.
Directed by Robert Radler, The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option leans on a strong ensemble — Treat Williams, Angie Everhart, Patrick Kilpatrick — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2001.
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