Is The Principal (1987) Better Than We Remember?

When hooligans and drug dealers take over an inner-city high school, James Belushi steps in as a very different kind of principal. The Principal (1987) blends school drama with full-blown 80s action, creating a film that was widely dismissed on release but has quietly built a cult following. Looking back, it’s a strange, aggressive, and surprisingly sincere movie that feels like it came from a completely different era of Hollywood. 00:00 – The premise of The Principal 01:12 – James Belushi’s rise 02:46 – From Thief to About Last Night 04:05 – A very un-PC hero 05:37 – School drama meets action 07:01 – The villains and cast 08:32 – Box office and cult status 09:38 – Belushi’s legacy Wanna support us? Get your JoBlo Merch right here! https://joblo-merch.creator-spring.com/ If you love rediscovering iconic films, hit SUBSCRIBE and join us on this cinematic journey! 🍿🔥    / @lovingthe80s   #LovingThe80s #ThePrincipal #ThePrincipal1987 #JamesBelushi #80sMovies