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Dangerous Minds (1995)

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Release Date: August 11, 1995
Genre: Drama
Director: John N. Smith
Writer: Elaine May, LouAnne Johnson, Ronald Bass
Cast: Richard Grant, Roberto Álvarez, Marcello Thedford, Idina Harris, Wade Dominguez, Renoly Santiago, Lorraine Toussaint, John Neville, Beatrice Winde, Robin Bartlett, Courtney B. Vance, George Dzundza, Michelle Pfeiffer
Studio: Hollywood Pictures
Running Time: 99 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language.

Former Marine LouAnne Johnson left her nine year military career to do what she always dreamed about; becoming an English teacher. At a Northern Californian high school, however, she is put in charge of a number of inner-city teenagers who have been taught to accept failure and trust no one. Determined to give the students a chance to succeed in life, the feisty Ms. Johnson sets out to educate them, using all means possible. Defying...

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The soundtrack races with Michelle Pfeiffer as an ex-Marine turned teacher who is determined to turn an inner city high school class into real achievers. Good acting and setting make Dangerous Minds a good film, but after the first or second time, it will begin to lag. Full movie review »

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Anonymous says:

June 26, 2005

Hi there, i realise this comes a year after.. it's "Let Me Die In My Footsteps"

Anonymous says:

July 20, 2004

what is the name of the poem written by bob dylan that is used in this movie? a quote "i will not lay down and die, when i goto my grave my head will be high

Anonymous says:

June 15, 2004

we just loved this movie it's awesome! callie roks

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