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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.
Synopsis
An unconventional English teacher in an exclusive New England preparatory school in 1959 uses poetry to inspire his students to make the most of their lives.
Film Notes
Budget 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.
DVD features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterboxed - 1.85:1
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 - French
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Industry Reviews
"...[Williams's performance] pulls together Peter Weir's mystical paean to youthful spirit..." -- Rating: B
Entertainment Weekly - p.72 - Joe Neumaier (03/12/1999)
"...[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
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