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Dangerous Minds
She broke the rules... and changed their lives.
Genres
Drama
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.
Details
Budget
$23000000
Revenue
$179519401
Runtime
99 min
Release Date
1995-08-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1192
Vote Average
6.981
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Louanne Johnson
George Dzundza
Hal Griffith
Courtney B. Vance
Mr. George Grandey
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Carla Nichols
Beatrice Winde
Mary Benton
John Neville
Waiter
Lorraine Toussaint
Irene Roberts
Renoly Santiago
Raul Sanchero
Wade Dominguez
Emilio Ramirez
Bruklin Harris
Callie Roberts
Marcello Thedford
Cornelius Bates
Roberto Alvarez
Gusmaro Rivera
Richard Grant
Durrell Benton
Marisela Gonzales
Angela
Toni Nichelle Buzhardt
Nikki
Norris Young
Kareem
Rahman Ibraheem
Big 'G'
Desire Galvez
Taiwana
Wilson Limpo
Roderick
Raymond Grant
Lionel Benton
Veronica Robles
Stephanie
Michael Archuleta
Oso
Deshanda Carter
Tanyekia
Ebony Jerido
Deanne
Brandi Younger
Grip
Asia Minor
Pam
Karina Arroyave
Josy
Paula Garcés
Alvina
Ivan Sergei
Huero
Mark Prince Edwards
P.J.
Ismael Archuleta
Lalo
Skye Bassett
Jody
Gaura Vani Buchwald
Warlock
Cynthia Avila
Mrs. Sanchero
Roman Cisneros
Mr. Sanchero
Camille Winbush
Tyeisha Roberts
Al Israel
Mr. Santiego
Brian Anthony
Joey
Jason Gutman
Adam
Lara Spotts
Dianna
Danny Strong
Student
Boris Vaks
Student
Irene Olga López
Woman #1/School Office
Jeff Feringa
Librarian #1
Sarah Marshall
Librarian #2
Freez Luv
Security Guard
Rico E. Anderson
Teacher (uncredited)
Nathan Bexton
(uncredited)
J. Neil Bloomer
(uncredited)
Victor Togunde
(uncredited)
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