Movie
Higher Learning
Released: January 11, 1995 (1995)
Runtime: 128 minutes
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Laurence Fishburne as Professor Maurice Phipps
Age at release: 33
- Kristy Swanson as Kristen Connor
Age at release: 25
- Ice Cube as Fudge
Age at release: 25
- Michael Rapaport as Remy
Age at release: 24
- Jennifer Connelly as Taryn
Age at release: 24
- Jason Wiles as Wayne
Age at release: 24
- Regina King as Monet
Age at release: 23
- Omar Epps as Malik Williams
Age at release: 21
- Tyra Banks as Deja
Age at release: 21
- Cole Hauser as Scott Moss
Age at release: 19
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- Kari Wührer as Claudia
Age at release: 27
- Michael B. Silver as Frat Member
Age at release: 27
- Morris Chestnut as Track Anchor
Age at release: 26
- Vitamin C as Festival Singer
Age at release: 25
- Andrew Bryniarski as Knocko
Age at release: 25
- J. Trevor Edmond as Eddie
Age at release: 25
- Adam Goldberg as David Isaacs
Age at release: 24
- Trevor St. John as James
Age at release: 23
- Busta Rhymes as Dreads
Age at release: 22
- Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Nicole
Age at release: 21
- Jay R. Ferguson as Billy
Age at release: 20
- Shawn Michael Perry as Native American Student (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Talbert Morton as Erik
Age at release: Unknown
- Malcolm Norrington as Cory
Age at release: Unknown