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Title: Dead Poets Society


Date: 1989
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Peter Weir
Producer:

Comment
Robin Williams is an English teacher at an expensive American prep school who encourages his pupils to read poetry and and also start to rebel against the strict 1950's orthodoxy. A strong performance from Robin Williams as the unorthodox teacher.

Actors

Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Ethan HawkeEthan Hawke
Robert Sean Leonard
Josh Charles
Gale Hansen
Dylan Kussman
Allelon Ruggiero
James Waterson
Lara Flynn BoyleLara Flynn Boyle

Oscars

Nomination Best Actor - Robin Williams
Nomination Best Film

Quote

"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary''
Dead Poets Society