| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Robin Williams | ... | John Keating | |
| Robert Sean Leonard | ... | Neil Perry | |
| Ethan Hawke | ... | Todd Anderson | |
| Josh Charles | ... | Knox Overstreet | |
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Gale Hansen | ... | Charlie Dalton |
| Dylan Kussman | ... | Richard Cameron | |
| Allelon Ruggiero | ... | Steven Meeks | |
| James Waterston | ... | Gerard Pitts | |
| Norman Lloyd | ... | Mr. Nolan | |
| Kurtwood Smith | ... | Mr. Perry | |
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Carla Belver | ... | Mrs. Perry |
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Leon Pownall | ... | McAllister |
| George Martin | ... | Dr. Hager | |
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Joe Aufiery | ... | Chemistry Teacher |
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Matt Carey | ... | Hopkins |
Painfully shy Todd Anderson has been sent to the school where his popular older brother was valedictorian. His roommate, Neil Perry, although exceedingly bright and popular, is very much under the thumb of his overbearing father. The two, along with their other friends, meet Professor Keating, their new English teacher, who tells them of the Dead Poets Society, and encourages them to go against the status quo. Each does so in his own way, and is changed for life. Written by Liz Jordan <c9310494@alinga.newcastle.edu.au>
Not only will this movie touch your heart and bring tears, it will inspire you to be a better teacher to others and to follow your dreams no matter what the boundaries may be. It is truly poetry on the screen... a great story and a touching social commentary on humanity and life's greatest challenges. If you haven't seen it yet, rent it now. It has taken my love of poetry to an entirely new level!