Dead Poets Society

About

At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.

Credits

Directed by

• Peter Weir

Written by

• Tom Schulman

Produced by

• Tony Thomas
• Steven Haft
• Paul Junger Witt

Music by

• Maurice Jarre

Cinematography

• John Seale

Edited by

• William M. Anderson

Cast

• Robin Williamsas John Keating
• Robert Sean Leonardas Neil Perry
• Ethan Hawkeas Todd Anderson
• Josh Charlesas Knox Overstreet
• Gale Hansenas Charlie Dalton
• Dylan Kussmanas Richard Cameron
• Allelon Ruggieroas Steven Meeks
• James Waterstonas Gerard Pitts
• Norman Lloydas Mr. Nolan
• Kurtwood Smithas Mr. Perry
• Carla Belveras Mrs. Perry
• Leon Pownallas McAllister
• George Martinas Dr. Hager
• Joe Aufieryas Chemistry Teacher
• Matt Careyas Hopkins
• Kevin Cooneyas Joe Danburry
• Jane Mooreas Mrs. Danburry
• Lara Flynn Boyleas Ginny Danburry
• Colin Irvingas Chet Danburry
• Alexandra Powersas Chris Noel

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