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Release Date:
9 June 1989 (USA) moreTagline:
He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.Plot:
English professor John Keating inspires his students to a love of poetry and to seize the day. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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this movie is the greatest movie, with excellent cinematic techniques. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | John Keating | |
| Robert Sean Leonard | ... | Neil Perry | |
| Ethan Hawke | ... | Todd Anderson | |
| Josh Charles | ... | Knox Overstreet | |
| Gale Hansen | ... | Charlie Dalton | |
| Dylan Kussman | ... | Richard Cameron | |
| Allelon Ruggiero | ... | Steven Meeks | |
| James Waterston | ... | Gerard Pitts | |
| Norman Lloyd | ... | Mr. Nolan | |
| Kurtwood Smith | ... | Mr. Perry | |
| Carla Belver | ... | Mrs. Perry | |
| Leon Pownall | ... | McAllister | |
| George Martin | ... | Dr. Hager | |
| Joe Aufiery | ... | Chemistry Teacher | |
| Matt Carey | ... | Hopkins |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
128 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | Spain:13 | South Korea:12 | Brazil:12 | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG (certificate #29797) | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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Originally, Professor Keating was supposed to die of leukemia. But the director decided to have the story focus on the boys instead. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the students are stepping up onto Mr. Keating's desk to get a different view of the room, Pitts goes up twice: once towards the beginning and then later when Mr. Keating tells them that they are to write a poem. moreQuotes:
John Keating: Phone call from God. If it had been collect, that would have been daring! moreSoundtrack:
Hey Little Girl moreFAQ
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The film Dead Poets Society is a film that explores the idea of "Carpe Diem" (seize the day) from the viewpoint of a classroom of young men at an all boys boarding school. Their teacher Mr. Keating (played by Robin Williams)helps them stretch their minds, and exercise their right to defiant acts of love for life and poetry, rebuttlng society. The director Peter Weir treats you with eye candy by using various camera shots of beautiful scenary, and neat techniques. Weir takes you on a roller coaster that leaves you gripping your seat, enjoying life, and thinking "Carpe Diem" in your own life. There are some very depressing scenes, but they are very artful, and teach you of appreciation for those brave members of society that dare stand up for their beliefs, and rights to wrestling around with life. I thought Ethan Hawke (Todd Anderson) gave a true life twist to the film, Robin Williams (Mr. Keating or also known as Captain my captain) added an element of excitement, and Robert Sean Leonard (Neil Perry)added passion that leaves you mesmerized. I just saw this film in English class, but I immediatly fell in love with it, as I know you will.