Dangerous Minds

"She broke the rules... and changed their lives."

Aug 11 1995 R 1h 39m
Biography, 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.

Plot

Louanne Johnson is an ex-marine, hired as a teacher in a high-school in a poor area of the city. She has recently separated from her husband. Her friend, also teacher in the school, got the temporary job for her. After a terrible reception from the students, she tries unconventional methods of teaching (using karate, Bob Dylan lyrics etc) to gain the trust of the students.

Written by

LouAnne Johnson, Ron Bass

Directed by

John N. Smith

Cast

Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

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

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 8 nominations total

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Average Rating
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