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Dangerous Minds   1995         R, 96 min. Genre: Drama Director: John N. Smith   Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Renoly Santiago, Wade Dominguez, Bruklin Harris, Robin Bartlett, John Neville   Based on a true story of a woman Marine (Michelle Pfeiffer), the story is about her discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps and ensuing job as a teacher at a tough California high school. The Marine Corps was a tea party compared to what she gets at this school. However, after using karate to gain respect, she uses bribery (candy bars and amusement park outings) to get the kids to start learning.