Teachers (1984)
Teachers is a 1984 comedy movie directed by Arthur Hiller, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams and Judd Hirsch.
A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.
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What is Teachers about?
A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.
When was Teachers released?
Teachers was released on 5 October 1984.
How long is Teachers?
Teachers runs 1h 47m.
Who made Teachers?
Teachers was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Where can I watch Teachers?
Teachers is available on Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Teachers
Rent: Fandango At Home
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Cast
- Nick Nolte as Alex Jurel
- JoBeth Williams as Lisa Hammond
- Judd Hirsch as Roger Rubell
- Ralph Macchio as Eddie Pilikian
- Allen Garfield as Carl Rosenberg
- Lee Grant as Dr. Donna Burke
- Richard Mulligan as Herbert Gower
- Royal Dano as Ditto Stiles
- William Schallert as Horn
- Art Metrano as Troy
- Laura Dern as Diane
- Crispin Glover as Danny