The Hargrave Military Academy (HMA) in Chatham, Virginia was turned down as a filming location by the school's management after learning of the film's storyline and not wanting to agree to the producers' request to want to erect a wall around the front of the campus. See more

Goofs

When Cadet Major Moreland and his insubordinate friend are fighting, they clearly have blood on their faces, indicating cuts, either directly to the face or on their hands. Days later, their faces are bruised (barely - a greater degree of bruising would be expected) but there are no signs of cuts to the face or hands. See more