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 ...
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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 blasé 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. Mark Deming, Rovi
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Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen. Very good. No packaging. Language: English. Run time: 128 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.85: 1. Originally released: 1989. *Veteran-Owned, Family-Run, Small Book Store in the Pacific Northwest* / NOTE: Does not include the plastic case. DVD comes in a paper protective sleeve.
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James Waterston, Kurtwood Smith, Norman Lloyd, Allelon Ruggiero, Dylan Kussman, Gale Hansen, Josh Charles, Ethan Hawke,... Very good. 1989 Run time: 129. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Robin Williams, Carla Belver, Leon Pownall, George Martin, Joe Aufiery, Matt Carey, Dylan Kussman, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles,... Very good. 2006 Run time: 129. Case is scratched but disc is in perfect condition. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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A Great film! Excellent was the condition. I use this in a class I teach. I am thankful that I use Alibris as a merchandiser for the classes which I teach as well as a vendor for gifts that I give.
dawgma347
Apr 9, 2008
Carpe Diem
A simply timeless cinematic piece. With all the movies made about teachers and students, Dead Poets Society is in at the head of the class. If only everyone in the world can think back to their elementary or high school years and remember the one who have impacted us and made us who we are. Robin Williams plays an unconventional English teacher at a conservative prep school. His bizarre antics and charisma inspires and drives the boys in his class to search deeper within themselves. If initially as a form of rebellion or lashing out, they soon discover more to this secret society. A powerful movie with an inspiring message. Seize the day.
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