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Dead Poets Society (1989)

PG | | Comedy, Drama | 9 June 1989 (USA)
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English teacher John Keating inspires his students to look at poetry with a different perspective of authentic knowledge and feelings.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... John Keating
... Neil Perry
... Todd Anderson
... Knox Overstreet
Gale Hansen ... Charlie Dalton
... Richard Cameron
... Steven Meeks
... Gerard Pitts
... Mr. Nolan
... Mr. Perry
Carla Belver ... Mrs. Perry
Leon Pownall ... McAllister
... Dr. Hager
Joe Aufiery ... Chemistry Teacher
Matt Carey ... Hopkins
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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>

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He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.

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Comedy | Drama

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Also Known As:

La sociedad de los poetas muertos  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$16,400,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$340,456, 4 June 1989, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$95,860,116

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$140,000,000
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Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat Major, Op. 73 'Emperor'
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Wilhelm Kempff
With The Berliner Philharmoniker (as Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra)
Conducted by Ferdinand Leitner
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
A Division of PolyGram Classics
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A terrific film
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There's so much good about this movie. The first time I saw it I watched it solely for plot and I loved it. Now I've seen it again and watched Peter Weir's filming and timing which is also great. Robin Williams is a terrific actor when he's serious. He proved it in Good Will Hunting but he proved it first here. If you liked that movie and your liking it had something to do with Williams than you will like this one. The plot is about a number of students who are taught by Williams about life. They are taught how to enjoy themselves. This ends up causing great controversy among the heads of the school. The students are terrific and even the dialogue is great. This is a movie that I can't imagine anyone not liking. It is good in every way.
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