Dangerous Minds
"She broke the rules... and changed their lives."
Originally released in 1995. Dangerous Minds is a drama film. directed by John N. Smith.
Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, and Courtney B. Vance
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (1,224 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$179.5M
7.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Louanne Johnson
George Dzundza
as Hal Griffith
Courtney B. Vance
as Mr. George Grandey
Robin Bartlett
as Mrs. Carla Nichols
Beatrice Winde
as Mary Benton
John Neville
as Waiter
Lorraine Toussaint
as Irene Roberts
Renoly Santiago
as Raul Sanchero
Wade Dominguez
as Emilio Ramirez
Bruklin Harris
as Callie Roberts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $179,519,401
Production Companies
- Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Hollywood Pictures
- Via Rosa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dangerous Minds about?
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 m...
Who directed Dangerous Minds?
Dangerous Minds was directed by John N. Smith.
How long is Dangerous Minds?
Dangerous Minds has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Dangerous Minds released?
Dangerous Minds was released on August 11, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dangerous Minds?
The main cast of Dangerous Minds includes Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett, Beatrice Winde.
Is Dangerous Minds worth watching?
Dangerous Minds has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,224 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.