The Prodigy (1999)
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Edward T. McDougal's drama Prodigy shows how an illiterate street kid shapes the lives of some party-oriented fraternity members. After escaping from an abusive home, 12-year old Nathan hides out at a local frat house. The members take him under their wings but must enroll him in the college or else have their charter taken away. They use outrageous cheating methods to achieve this goal but are eventually discovered. When the truth is uncovered, the brothers show the selfless qualities that Nathan has brought out in them. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Edward T. McDougal
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Prodigy
Edward T. McDougal's drama Prodigy shows how an illiterate street kid shapes the lives of some party-oriented fraternity members. After escaping from an abusive home, 12-year old Nathan hides out at a local frat house. The members take him under their wings but must enroll him in the college or else have their charter taken away. They use outrageous cheating methods to achieve this goal but are eventually discovered. When the truth is uncovered, the brothers show the selfless qualities that Nathan has brought out in them. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 104 mins
Complete Cast of The Prodigy
- Jason Moore - Bret
- Jeremy Isaiah Earl - Nathan Jones
- Joshua Pulliam - Charlie
- Barbara Rubenstein - Dean
- Peter Lemongelli - Needleman
- Cuz - Nathan's Father
- Jim Rafalin - Sgt. Perillo
- Teddy Drummer - Gang Leader
- Sarah Stacker Jones - Nate's Grandmother
- Vincent P. Mahler - Psychology Professor
- Roy McCall - Professor Hillary
- Matthew Rasenick - Young Tony
- Denise Mandell - Reporter
- Dorothea Mirot - Art Professor
- Robert Foreman - Tony Donato
- Jennifer Rochester - Christy Evans
- John Farrimond - Milton Cordell
- Lora Wesley - Nathan's Mother
- Martin Shannon - Tony's Father
- Michael J. Stark - Tiny
- Tommie Turner - Mrs Finley
- Stacey Lee Desimone - Michelle
- Paul D. Hertel - Brian
- Mark M. Rasenick - Biology Professor
- George Scanlan - Professor Gingrich
- Victor Arnopolin - Math Professor
- Russell R. Roberts - Sheriff
- Bobbie Rose Dienhart - Young Christy
- Director(s):
- Edward T. McDougal
- Writer(s):
- Chistopher Panneck, Edward T. McDougal, Dale Chapman
- Producer(s):
- Edward T. McDougal
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Profanity, Adult Situations)
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