Dangerous Minds (1995)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $23,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $179,519,401.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 23.453 |
Directed By
John N. Smith
Crew
Sandra Rabins
Pierre Letarte
Lucas Foster
Tom Rolf
John N. Smith
Don Simpson
Ronald Bass
Kate Guinzburg
Jerry Bruckheimer
Bruce DiValerio
Michele Tedlis
Robert L. Stevenson
Bob Badami
Marietta Carter-Narcisse
LouAnne Johnson
Gala Autumn
Kathy Nelson
Darrell Pritchett
Bonnie Timmermann
Bobbie Read
June Samson
Donald Graham Burt
Catherine Mann
Nancy Patton
Michelle Pfeiffer
Wendy Melvoin
Lisa Coleman
Jerry Grandey
Eric Wall
TOP 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
Norris Young
Kareem
Rahman Ibraheem
Big 'G'
Desire Galvez
Taiwana
Wilson Limpo
Roderick
Raymond Grant
Lionel Benton
Veronica Robles
Stephanie
Deshanda Carter
Tanyekia
Ebony Jerido
Deanne
Brandi Younger
Grip
Asia Minor
Pam
Karina Arroyave
Josy
Paula Garcés
Alvina
Ivan Sergei
Huero
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
Diana
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)
Janette Andrade
Student / Gang Member (uncredited)
Nathan Bexton
Extra (uncredited)
J. Neil Bloomer
Extra (uncredited)
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