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Feature film — 2003

The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)

5.71h 19mComedy — Drama — Romance

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.

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Director: Kyle Rankin

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Cast & crew

Shia LaBeouf as Kelly Ernswiler

Shia LaBeouf

Kelly Ernswiler

Elden Henson as Bart Bowland

Elden Henson

Bart Bowland

Amy Smart as Tabby

Amy Smart

Tabby

Billy Kay as Lance

Billy Kay

Lance

Kathleen Quinlan as Eve

Kathleen Quinlan

Eve

Shiri Appleby as Sarah

Shiri Appleby

Sarah

William Sadler as Abe

William Sadler

Abe

Ray Wise as Harrison

Ray Wise

Harrison

Jesse Heiman as (uncredited)

Jesse Heiman

(uncredited)

Philipp Karner as Maurice / German Soldier

Philipp Karner

Maurice / German Soldier

Anson Mount as Miner Weber

Anson Mount

Miner Weber

Michael McShane as Mr. Norway

Michael McShane

Mr. Norway

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