Dangerous Minds
“She broke the rules... and changed their lives.”
1995•R•1h 39m•7.0•Released
Drama
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.
Director
John N. Smith
Writer
Ronald Bass
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$180M
Languages
English
Studio
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Cast
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
Production
Company
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Company
Hollywood Pictures
Company
Via Rosa Productions
Producer
Don Simpson
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Michelle Pfeiffer
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