The Battle of Shaker Heights
“When you're 17, every day is war.”
2003•PG-13•1h 19m•5.7•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
A quirky teen with a penchant for war reenactments, Kelly Ernswiler obsesses over military tactics with his buddy Bart. The school bully is one of Kelly's regular headaches, and he also has to deal with a frustrating situation at home, where his father is a recovering drug addict. Kelly's life gets even more complicated when he falls for Tabby, Bart's pretty and soon-to-be-wed older sister.
Director
Kyle Rankin
Writer
Erica Beeney
Budget
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Miramax
Cast
Shia LaBeouf
Kelly Ernswiler
Elden Henson
Bart Bowland
Amy Smart
Tabby
Billy Kay
Lance
Kathleen Quinlan
Eve
Shiri Appleby
Sarah
William Sadler
Abe
Ray Wise
Harrison
Jesse Heiman
(uncredited)
Philipp Karner
Maurice / German Soldier
Anson Mount
Miner Weber
Michael McShane
Mr. Norway
Hattie Winston
Principal Holmstead
Rick Cramer
German Officer / Mr. Thomas
France Nuyen
Xiou-Xiou Ling
Production
Company
Miramax
Company
LivePlanet
Producer
Chris Moore
Producer
Jeff Balis
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