Dangerous Minds( 1995)

TV-MADrama

70%

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

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.

Top Billed 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
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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A review by talisencrw

Written by talisencrw on Fri May 20 2016

This would have only been ordinary because it's simply adequately directed, has an entire cast of unknowns save for the star, and is from a cliché-riddled script, but this is honestly one of Michelle Pfeiffer's more interesting performances. While she's not entirely convincing as a career-Marine, she's certainly more so than Demi Moore, who tried the stunt not long afterwards, and she's certainly believable as a caring teacher. An intriguing film for Simpson and Bruckheimer to be associated with, this was back in the day, after her career-defining 'Catwoman' role in 'Batman Returns' that she wa...