Question 1

What clue hints at the film's setting despite it never being clearly stated?

Accepted Answer

Principal Kirkpatrick's office contains the state flag of New Jersey, as noted in the film's trivia. Bruce Willis, who plays the principal, grew up in New Jersey.

Question 2

What historical figure is referenced in deleted scenes related to a key action sequence?

Accepted Answer

Deleted scenes include multiple references to John Wilkes Booth, framing the scene where a rooftop shooter jumps down and limps away on one leg.

Question 3

What recognition did the screenplay receive before the film was made?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was featured in the 2006 Blacklist, a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of that year.

Question 4

What language error occurs when Principal Jared explains an Arabic phrase?

Accepted Answer

Principal Jared says "La Hariq" means "don't shoot," but it actually means "No Fire." The mistake likely comes from using generic literal translators.

Question 5

What event kicks off the story in Assassination of a High School President?

Accepted Answer

The theft of copies of SAT exams from a principal's office prompts teenage reporter Bobby Funke to investigate and unmask the thief.

Question 6

What clue hints at the film's setting despite it never being clearly stated?

Accepted Answer

Principal Kirkpatrick, played by Bruce Willis, has the state flag of New Jersey in his office, suggesting a New Jersey setting. Willis grew up in Penns Grove, New Jersey.

Question 7

How did deleted scenes reference John Wilkes Booth in the film?

Accepted Answer

The deleted scenes show multiple references to John Wilkes Booth, framing the scene where the rooftop shooter jumps down and limps away on one leg.

Question 8

What recognition did the screenplay receive before the film was made?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was featured in the 2006 Blacklist, a list of the 'most liked' unmade scripts of the year.

Question 9

What linguistic error occurs when Principal Jared explains an Arabic phrase?

Accepted Answer

Principal Jared says 'La Hariq' means 'don't shoot,' but it actually means 'No Fire.' The correct phrase for 'don't shoot' would be 'Ma Titliq El Nar' or 'Matedrabsh Nar.'

Question 10

Who plays the teenage reporter investigating the theft of SAT exams?

Accepted Answer

Reece Thompson plays Bobby Funke, the teenage reporter who sets out to unmask the thief after SAT exams are stolen from the principal's office.

Assassination of a High School President

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