Strike!
In 1963 New England, a group of friends at an all-girls academy learn that they're going to be combined with a nearby all-boys institution. They concoct a plan to save their school while dealing with everyday problems along the way.
Critics Sentiment
Verena and Momo spike punch and feed boys ipecac
Verena and Momo plot to sabotage the St. Ambrose dance
The film jumps from its lowest point during the sabotage planning to its highest during the actual spiked dance sequence, a swing of 2.2 points.
Strike! starts modestly and builds momentum through character development before hitting its comedic peak with the infamous spiked dance sequence. The film maintains decent audience approval throughout with its girl power themes and ensemble cast, though some sections drag more than others. Despite mixed reactions to certain subplots, the overall feminist message and boarding school hijinks keep viewers engaged.
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Kirsten Dunst
Verena von Stefan
Gaby Hoffmann
Odette
Lynn Redgrave
Miss McVane
Tom Guiry
'Frosty' Frost
Rachael Leigh Cook
Abigail 'Abby' Sawyer
Vincent Kartheiser
Snake – Flat Critter
Monica Keena
Tinka Parker
Matthew Lawrence
Dennis
Heather Matarazzo
Theresa 'Tweety' Goldberg
Merritt Wever
Maureen 'Momo' Haines
Robert Bockstael
Frank Dewey
Brenda Devine
Miss Phipps
Rosemary Dunsmore
Page Sawyer
Nigel Bennett
Harvey Sawyer
Jenny Parsons
Mrs. Dewey
Dorothy Gordon
Mrs. O'Boyle
Michael J. Reynolds
Mr. Armstrong
Michael Barry
Possum – Flat Critter
Zachary Bennett
Skunk – Flat Critter
Aaron Poole
Beagle – Flat Critter
Crew
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