'Boychoir' trivia and fun facts

Dustin Hoffman seriously studied the piano in his youth, but was not considered talented enough to make a career of it - just like his character Master Carvelle.

Days before filming in Texas, Garrett Wareing broke his left arm in three places; shooting all scenes in a splint and having it cast after filming wrapped.

Sissy Spacek was originally scheduled to play the Debra Winger role.