Dead Poets Society [Special Edition]

Dead Poets Society [Special Edition]

Director: Peter Weir Cast: Robin Williams
Robin Williams
, Robert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard
, Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
, Josh Charles
Josh Charles
Peter Weir
Dead Poets Society [Special Edition]

Dead Poets Society [Special Edition]

Director: Peter Weir Cast: Robin Williams
Robin Williams
, Robert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard
, Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
, Josh Charles
Josh Charles
Peter Weir

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Overview

Robin Williams toned down his usually manic comic approach in this successful period drama. In 1959, the Welton Academy is a staid but well-respected prep school where education is a pragmatic and rather dull affair. Several of the students, however, have their thoughts on the learning process (and life itself) changed when a new teacher comes to the school. John Keating (Williams) is an unconventional educator who tears chapters of his textbooks and asks his students to stand on their desks to see the world from a new angle. Keating introduces his students to poetry, and his free-thinking attitude and the liberating philosophies of the authors he introduces to his class have a profound effect on his students, especially Todd (Ethan Hawke), who would like to be a writer; Neil ( Robert Sean Leonard), who dreams of being an actor, despite the objections of his father; Knox (Josh Charles), a hopeless romantic; Steven (Allelon Ruggiero), an intellectual who learns to use his heart as well as his head; Charlie (Gale Hansen), who begins to lose his blas? attitude; unconventional Gerard (James Waterston); and practical Richard (Dylan Kussman). Keating urges his students to seize the day and live their lives boldly; but when this philosophy leads to an unexpected tragedy, headmaster Mr. Nolan (Norman Lloyd) fires Keating, and his students leap to his defense. Dead Poets Society was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Williams; it won one, for Tom Schulman's original screenplay.

Product Details

Release Date: 01/17/2006
UPC: 0786936239911
Original Release: 1989
Rating: PG
Source: Touchstone / Disney
Region Code: 1
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:09:00
Sales rank: 2,928

Special Features

Dead Poets": A look back- Featuring new interview footage with director Peter Weir, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and many others; Raw Takes; Master of sound: Alan Splet - New interviews with David Lynch and Peter Weir; Cinematography master class- an intensive and inspirational lighting workshop with cinematographer John Seale; Audio commentary -with director Peter Weir, cinematographer John Seale and writer Tom Schulman; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Robin Williams John Keating
Robert Sean Leonard Neil Perry
Ethan Hawke Todd Anderson
Josh Charles Knox Overstreet
Gale Hansen Charlie Dalton
Dylan Kussman Richard Cameron
Allelon Ruggiero Steven Meeks
James Waterson Gerard Pitts
Norman Lloyd Mr. Nolan
Carla Belver Mrs. Perry
Leon Pownall McAllister
Kurtwood Smith Mr. Perry
Maurice Jarre Composer
James Waterston Gerard Pitts,Actor
Joe Aufiery Chemielehrer
Matt Carey Hopkins
Kevin Cooney Joe Danburry
Colin Irving Chet Danburry
Alexandra Powers Chris Noel
Melora Walters Gloria
Welker White Tina
Steve Mathios Steve
Alan Pottinger Bubba
Christine D'Ercole Titania
John Cunningham Mr. Anderson
Debra Mooney Mrs. Anderson
Howard Feuer Actor
Charles Lord Mr. Dalton,Mr. Dalton
George Martin Dr. Hager
Kurt Leitner Lester
Richard Stites Stick
James J. Christy Spaz
Robert J. Zigler III Beans
Pamela Burrell Directing Teacher
Allison Hedges Actor/Fairy
John Martin Bradley Bagpiper
Catherine Soles Stage Manager
Hoover Sutton Welton Professor
Simon Mein Welton Vicar
Ashton W. Richards Physical Education Teacher
Robert Gleason Father of Spaz
Bill Rowe Dormitory Porter
Jane Moore Mrs. Danburry
Lara Flynn Boyle Ginny Danburry

Technical Credits
Peter Weir Director
Steven M. Haft Producer,Producer
Tony Thomas Producer
Paul Junger Witt Producer
Tom Schulman Screenwriter
Allen Hall Special Effects
C.J. Appel Sound Effects
Luis Colina Sound Effects
Gloria D'Alessandro Sound Effects
Carlos Delarios Sound Effects
Frank Eulner Sound Effects
Howard Feuer Casting
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