Release Date
August 11, 1995
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
Running Time
99 minutes
MPA 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... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
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 »
