Movie description

An unconventional New England prep school teacher inspires his students with poetry and encourages them to embrace life. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Robin Williams, Best (Original) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay.

CreditsCast:Allelon Ruggiero, Dylan Kussman, Ethan Hawke, Gale Hansen, George Martin, James Waterston, Josh Charles, Kurtwood Smith, Norman Lloyd, Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams
DetailsSound:HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound
NotesBudget estimate $16.4 million.

Color by DuArt.

Shot on location at St. Andrew's School in Middletown and New Castle, Delaware.

Began shooting November 14, 1988; Completed shooting January 15, 1989.

Released theatrically in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto June 2, 1989; Wide release in USA June 9, 1989.

Released on video March 28, 1990.

Shown at the 1989 Venice Film Festival and Tokyo International Film Festival.

Rated BBFC PG by the British Board of Film Classification.

Editorial reviews"...[Williams's performance] pulls together Peter Weir's mystical paean to youthful spirit..." -- Rating: B
Entertainment Weekly - p.72 - Joe Neumaier

"...[The film has] a gorgeous look and smashing rhythms....THE DEAD POETS SOCIETY commands respect and affection..."
Los Angeles Times - Michael Wilmington (06/02/1989)

"...[Williams gives an] exceptionally fine performance....Some very good performances from the younger actors [as well]..."
New York Times - p.C8 - Vincent Canby

Awards1989 Academy Awards, Best Original Screenplay: Tom Schulman

UPC: 012257947038

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