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He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary. - Dead Poets Society
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Title: Dead Poets Society

Release Date: 2 Jun 1989

Runtime: 2h 8m

Genre: Drama

Director: A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions

Production Companies: A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions

Overview: At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.3 (11392 votes)

Cast

  • John Keating: Robin Williams
  • Neil Perry: Robert Sean Leonard
  • Todd Anderson: Ethan Hawke
  • Knox Overstreet: Josh Charles
  • Charlie Dalton: Gale Hansen
  • Richard Cameron: Dylan Kussman
  • Steven Meeks: Allelon Ruggiero
  • Gerard Pitts: James Waterston
  • Mr. Nolan: Norman Lloyd
  • Mr. Perry: Kurtwood Smith
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