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Cooley High is a 1975 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film that follows the narrative of high school seniors and best friends, Leroy "Preach" Jackson (Glynn Turman) and Richard "Cochise" Morris (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs).
Jul 5, 1978 · In 1964, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they meet a pair of career criminals and get falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac.
- (5.6K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Michael Schultz
- 1978-07-05
Set in 1964 Chicago, "Cooley High" is a slice-of-life tale of high school students coping with the challenges of everyday life and growing up in the shadows...
- 107 min
- 7.1M
- YouTube Movies
Richard "Cochise" Morris (Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs), a local basketball hero, and Leroy "Preach" Jackson (Glynn Turman), who dreams of a career in writing, are likable Chicago high school students...
- (18)
- Michael Schultz
- PG
- Glynn Turman
In the mid-1960's, a group high school friends who live in the projects of downtown Chicago enjoy life to the fullest ... parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they meet a pair of career criminals and get falsely arrested in connection with stealing a convertible.
- Michael Schultz
- Glynn Turman
A coming-of-age comedy-drama about four African-American high school friends in Chicago in 1964. They face challenges such as school, romance, crime, and college, while enjoying parties, music, and poetry.
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Jun 26, 2015 · A classic of black cinema celebrated its 40th birthday on June 25. Cooley High showed a slice of urban life rarely seen in "blaxploitation" movies of the time. Set in Chicago's...