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| Michelle Pfeiffer | Louanne Johnson | |
| George Dzundza | Hal Griffith | |
| Courtney B. Vance | George Grandey | |
| Robin Bartlett | Carla Nichols | |
| Beatrice Winde | Mary Benton | |
| John Neville | Waiter | |
| Lorraine Toussaint | Irene Roberts | |
| Renoly Santiago | Raul Sanchero | |
| Wade Dominguez | Emilio Ramirez | |
| Bruklin Harris | Callie Roberts | 
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| Producer | Don Simpson
               Jerry Bruckheimer  | 
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| Writer | LouAnne Johnson
               Ronald Bass  | 
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| Cinematography | Pierre Letarte
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| Musician | Lisa Coleman
               Wendy Melvoin  | 
          
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             She broke the rules…and changed their lives Top Hollywood star Michelle Pfeiffer is the driving force behind this gripping and uplifting smash hit! Based on an incredible true-life story - Pfeiffer is former U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, a first-time high school teacher assigned to a class of tough-but-smart inner city students. When conventional methods fail to reach them, the feisty Ms. Johnson tries the unconventional - defying the rules and creating her own curriculum! In the process, she instills a new self-confidence in her students - motivating them towards their greatest potential.  | 
        
            
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