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She broke the rules... and changed their lives. - Dangerous Minds
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Title: Dangerous Minds

Release Date: 11 Aug 1995

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Drama

Director: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Hollywood Pictures, Via Rosa Productions

Production Companies: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Hollywood Pictures, Via Rosa Productions

Overview: Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7 (1166 votes)

Cast

  • Louanne Johnson: Michelle Pfeiffer
  • Hal Griffith: George Dzundza
  • Mr. George Grandey: Courtney B. Vance
  • Mrs. Carla Nichols: Robin Bartlett
  • Mary Benton: Beatrice Winde
  • Waiter: John Neville
  • Irene Roberts: Lorraine Toussaint
  • Raul Sanchero: Renoly Santiago
  • Emilio Ramirez: Wade Dominguez
  • Callie Roberts: Bruklin Harris
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