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When did Old School come out and who directed it?
Old School was released on February 21, 2003, and was directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote it with Scot Armstrong.
Who stars in the movie?
It stars Luke Wilson as Mitch Martin, Will Ferrell as Frank Ricard, and Vince Vaughn as Bernard Campbell.
What is the movie about?
Three men in their thirties, feeling stuck in adult life, start their own fraternity near a university campus so they can relive their college days.
Where does the nickname Frank the Tank come from?
Frank the Tank is the fraternity nickname of Will Ferrell’s character, Frank Ricard, one of the movie’s most quoted running gags.
Do the three leads all have nicknames?
Yes. Will Ferrell is Frank "The Tank" Ricard, Luke Wilson is Mitch "The Godfather" Martin, and Vince Vaughn is Bernard "Beanie" Campbell.
Who plays Blue, the old fraternity brother?
Patrick Cranshaw plays Joseph "Blue" Pulaski, described in the film as an elderly World War II veteran fraternity brother.
What happens to Blue?
Blue dies during a KY lube wrestling match with college girls, one of the film’s most infamous scenes.
What is the famous streaking scene?
After getting drunk at a wedding, Frank goes streaking through town and is spotted by his wife, cementing the Frank the Tank legend.
Who plays the villain trying to shut down the fraternity?
Jeremy Piven plays Dean Gordon "Cheese" Pritchard, who leads the university’s effort to close the frat down.
Are there any famous cameos?
Yes, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Andy Dick all appear, and the Dan Band performs at Frank’s wedding.
Which future stars show up in smaller roles?
The cast includes Seann William Scott as Peppers, Juliette Lewis as Heidi, Ellen Pompeo as Nicole, and Elisha Cuthbert as Darcie Goldberg.
How did the movie do at the box office?
Old School earned about $87.1 million worldwide against a $24 million budget, opening at number two domestically with $17.4 million.
Where was it filmed?
Filming ran from January 7, 2002, until March 18, 2002, at locations including Palisades High School, UCLA, USC, and Harvard University.
Was there ever a sequel?
A 2006 sequel script reportedly titled Old School Dos was rejected by Ferrell and Vaughn, who reportedly felt it just repeated the original concept.
What is the movie’s legacy?
It is considered a forerunner of the Frat Pack comedies and won the 2012 Spike Guys’ Choice Award for the Guy Movie Hall of Fame.
