The Lords of Discipline
1983, English. Directed by Franc Roddam.
The Institute's Code of Honor: A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do. It is a simple code. It is a stern code. It is also a lie.
Will arrives for his last year at Military Academy, in the Deep South USA, in the 1960's. A black student, Pearce, has been accepted, for the first time and Will is asked to keep an eye out for the inevitable racism. The racists come in the form of The Ten, a secret group of the elite students. They want Pearce to leave on his own free will, but are prepared to torture him to make it 'his free will'. Will is forced to help Pearce and he is prepared to risk his own career to do so.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Franc RoddamDirector
- David KeithWill McLean
- Robert ProskyCol. 'Bear' Berrineau
- G.D. SpradlinGen. Bentley Durrell
- Barbara BabcockAbigail St. Croix
- Michael BiehnJohn Alexander
- Rick RossovichDante `Pig` Pignetti
- Mitchell LichtensteinTradd St. Croix
- Mark BrelandTom Pearce
- Malcolm DanarePoteete
- Judge ReinholdMacabbee
- Bill PaxtonGilbreath
- Dean R. MillerGooch
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lloyd Fonvielle, Thomas Pope
- Box office
- $12M
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What The Lords of Discipline is based on
The Lords of Discipline is based on The Lords of Discipline (1980) by Pat Conroy, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
1980
The Lords of Discipline
By Pat Conroy
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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The Lords of Discipline: quick answers
Is The Lords of Discipline worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lords of Discipline?
The Lords of Discipline runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Lords of Discipline have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lords of Discipline. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lords of Discipline parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lords of Discipline is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lords of Discipline on?
The Lords of Discipline isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lords of Discipline?
If you liked The Lords of Discipline, try Lockdown, Light It Up, A Dry White Season.
Who directed The Lords of Discipline?
The Lords of Discipline (1983) was directed by Franc Roddam and stars David Keith, Robert Prosky, G.D. Spradlin.
What is The Lords of Discipline based on?
The Lords of Discipline is based on The Lords of Discipline (1980) by Pat Conroy, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.