Dangerous Minds 1995

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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.

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

Director:

John N. Smith

Writer:

Ronald Bass, LouAnne Johnson

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

1995 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

99 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Dangerous Minds

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Marcello Thedford

as Cornelius Bates

Roberto Alvarez

as Gusmaro Rivera

Richard Grant

as Durrell Benton

Marisela Gonzales

as Angela

Norris Young

as Kareem

Rahman Ibraheem

as Big 'G'

Desire Galvez

as Taiwana

Wilson Limpo

as Roderick

Raymond Grant

as Lionel Benton

Veronica Robles

as Stephanie

Deshanda Carter

as Tanyekia

Ebony Jerido

as Deanne

Brandi Younger

as Grip

Asia Minor

as Pam

Karina Arroyave

as Josy

Paula Garcés

as Alvina

Ivan Sergei

as Huero

Skye Bassett

as Jody

Gaura Vani Buchwald

as Warlock

Cynthia Avila

as Mrs. Sanchero

Roman Cisneros

as Mr. Sanchero

Camille Winbush

as Tyeisha Roberts

Al Israel

as Mr. Santiego

Brian Anthony

as Joey

Jason Gutman

as Adam

Lara Spotts

as Dianna

Danny Strong

as Student

Boris Vaks

as Student

Irene Olga López

as Woman #1/School Office

Jeff Feringa

as Librarian #1

Sarah Marshall

as Librarian #2

Freez Luv

as Security Guard

Rico E. Anderson

as Teacher (uncredited)

Nathan Bexton

as (uncredited)

J. Neil Bloomer

as (uncredited)

Victor Togunde

as (uncredited)

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