Dangerous Minds

1995
K-10
1h 39m

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6.5/10

55K

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Michelle Pfeiffer, Ivan Sergei, Wade Dominguez, Paula Garcés, Marisela Gonzales, Bruklin Harris, Renoly Santiago, and Marcello Thedford in Dangerous Minds (1995)

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An ex-Marine turned teacher struggles to connect with her students in an inner city school.An ex-Marine turned teacher struggles to connect with her students in an inner city school.An ex-Marine turned teacher struggles to connect with her students in an inner city school.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

55K

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Awards
- 6 wins & 8 nominations

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Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds (1995)

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While earning her teaching credentials, former Marine LouAnne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer, center) is assigned to a class of at-risk students who have come to accept failure as a way of life. As their new instructor, the feisty Ms. Johnson defies all the rules and creates her own curriculum in order to teach her kids, including Kareem (Norris Young, left of center) and Big "G" (Rahman Ibraheem, right), to believe in themselves.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Wade Dominguez in Dangerous Minds (1995)

Michelle Pfeiffer, Renoly Santiago, and Richard Grant in Dangerous Minds (1995)

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Trivia
Michelle Pfeiffer was pregnant during production. Although shot out of sequence like most films, it becomes apparent when methods are used to hide the actress' stomach. Methods such as long skirts and bulky sweaters along with scenes where Pfeiffer is shown carrying large objects were used.

Goofs
When Raul gets dragged away by the police from his fight with Emilio you can see that his ponytail is ruined, but in the next shot when they got out of the school his ponytail was back.

Quotes
Hal Griffith: How'd they get you to stay?
Louanne: They gave me candy and called me their light.
Hal Griffith: That'll do it.

Connections
Featured in Coolio feat. L.V.: Gangsta's Paradise (1995)

Soundtracks
Mr. Tambourine Man
Written and Performed by Bob Dylan
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

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Featured review

8/10

I Really Liked this Movie

This movie gives us a little hope that there are people in the world prepared to go to extreme lengths for the good of others. This is a heart warming story, and although at times it's quite tragic, it shows a growing bond between a group of socially discarded students and a very special teacher.

Michelle Pfeiffer's performance is simply wonderful, she captures the passion and warmth of her character perfectly. The rest of the cast are a little mixed, but there is plenty of strength in their performances to cover any cracks.

Overall this is a highly emotional and educational journey, that is enjoyable to watch.

8/10 If you enjoyed this watch 187, its even better.

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