The Choirboys

The Choirboys (1977)

  • 60% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 43% of users liked it
    (569 ratings)

Loosely based on former policeman Joseph Wambaugh's humorous novel, The Choirboys determinedly explores the stunted interior lives of a large crew of callous, bigoted L.A. policemen. These men get together to lend one another emotional support. However, the means they choose for this do not enhance… More

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R, 1 hr. 59 min.
Directed By
Robert Aldrich
Written By
Joseph Wambaugh, Christopher Knopf
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 23, 1977 Wide
MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

    Super cool.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    This is not one of Aldrich's better films.

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    A chaotic and fairly unlikable adaptation.

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  • xGary X


    Unbelievably offensive 70s "comedy" that seems to think that racism and police brutality is hilarious. The decent cast (all at a very early stage in their careers) would probably be less ashamed of appearing in hardcore bestial porn.

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