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7/10 1995 1h 39m Released

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

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.

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Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Louanne Johnson
George Dzundza
George Dzundza
Hal Griffith
Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Mr. George Grandey
Robin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Carla Nichols
Beatrice Winde
Beatrice Winde
Mary Benton
John Neville
John Neville
Waiter
Lorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint
Irene Roberts
Renoly Santiago
Renoly Santiago
Raul Sanchero
Wade Dominguez
Wade Dominguez
Emilio Ramirez
Bruklin Harris
Bruklin Harris
Callie Roberts
Marcello Thedford
Marcello Thedford
Cornelius Bates
Roberto Alvarez
Roberto Alvarez
Gusmaro Rivera
Richard Grant
Richard Grant
Durrell Benton
Marisela Gonzales
Marisela Gonzales
Angela
Toni Nichelle Buzhardt
Toni Nichelle Buzhardt
Nikki
Norris Young
Norris Young
Kareem

Reviews

talisencrw 7/10

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…

r96sk 7/10

So cheesy, but still fairly good mind you. I did find myself cringing a decent amount throughout <em>'Dangerous Minds'</em> though, not necessarily in a negative way but just due to some rather sickly scenes. I found Michelle Pfeiffer's performance to be, for the most part, pleasant, though there are a few scenes where she overacts ever so slightly - in my opinion, of course. Away from Pfeiffer, there isn't…

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FAQ about Dangerous Minds

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 must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so…
When was Dangerous Minds released?
Dangerous Minds was released in 1995.
What genres does Dangerous Minds belong to?
Dangerous Minds is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Dangerous Minds?
The cast of Dangerous Minds includes Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett, Beatrice Winde.