Review of The Principal (1987) by Danny R — 08 May 2016

Another generic "tough principal takes over a chaotic and failing high school" movie that fails to deliver any emotional impact or leave a lasting memory.

This review of The Principal (1987) was written by Danny R on 08 May 2016.

The Principal has generally received mixed reviews.

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