'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.

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

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.