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- Written by Eric Monte and directed by Michael Schultz, the film, primarily shot in Chicago, was a major hit at the box office, grossing over $13 million (USD).
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Dec 19, 2023 · Cooley High is a coming-of-age drama that explores the lives of a group of high school students in Chicago during the 1960s. Box Office Success Despite being made on a modest budget, Cooley High went on to become a box office success, grossing over $13 million worldwide.
Produced on a $750,000 budget, [1] the film grossed $13 million at the domestic box office, [2][3] making it one of the top 30 highest-grossing films of 1975. [14] Jack Slater of The New York Times was positive, writing, "To be black and to watch 'Cooley High' is to see one's vanished innocence—and beauty."
The film proved to be a surprise box-office success, earning $13 million on a budget of less than $1 million. It was the first major film for Schultz, who would go on to helm the classics Car...
Jun 25, 2015 · "Cooley High" cost just $750,000 to make, but it earned back $13 million. Its success drew the attention of ABC, which tried to convert it into a sitcom.
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For many viewers, what made Cooley High such a landmark film was its honest depiction of teenage life in the projects. Eric Monte wrote the film based on his time at the real Cooley...
Jul 6, 2019 · The 1975 film `Cooley High' ushered in a new era of black cinema — one that turned away from the blaxploitation films of 60s and 70s. Academy holds a tribute.
Jun 26, 2015 · The opening credits of Cooley High feature a wide shot of Chicago's iconic skyline. The camera then pans across high-rise apartments before zooming in on a drab row house. This was the heart of the Cabrini-Green projects, where Rick Stone, who grew up here, got his first acting job four decades ago.
