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English teacher John Keating inspires his students to discover their love for poetry and seize the day.
Original Release
06/02/1989
US Release
06/02/1989
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Robin Williams | John Keating |
Ethan Hawke | Todd Anderson |
Robert Sean Leonard | Neil Perry |
Gale Hansen | Charlie Dalton |
Josh Charles | Knox Overstreet |
Dylan Kussman | Richard Cameron |
Allelon Ruggiero | Steven Meeks |
James Waterston | Gerard Pitts |
Norman Lloyd | Mr. Nolan |
Kurtwood Smith | Mr. Perry |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Robin Williams | John Keating |
Ethan Hawke | Todd Anderson |
Robert Sean Leonard | Neil Perry |
Gale Hansen | Charlie Dalton |
Josh Charles | Knox Overstreet |
Dylan Kussman | Richard Cameron |
Allelon Ruggiero | Steven Meeks |
James Waterston | Gerard Pitts |
Norman Lloyd | Mr. Nolan |
Kurtwood Smith | Mr. Perry |
Carla Belver | Mrs. Perry |
Leon Pownall | McAllister |
Alexandra Powers | Chris Noel |
Lara Flynn Boyle | Ginny Danburry |
Welker White | Tina |
John Cunningham | Mr. Anderson |
Kevin Cooney | Joe Danburry |
Colin Irving | Chet Danburry |
Jane Moore | Mrs. Danburry |
Melora Walters | Gloria |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Steven Haft | Producer |
Paul Junger Witt | Producer |
Tony Thomas | Producer |
Duncan Henderson | Producer |
Editors
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Dead Poets Society
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1990 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1990 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1990 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
1990 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Won |
1990 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1990 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1990 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |