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A Town Torn Apart (1992)

A Town Torn Apart

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1h 31m

November 30th, 1992

6.4/10

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Synopsis

An unconventional New England principal tries some radical new techniques to reform the high school he is hired at, and ends up the object of great controversy. A true story.

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Cast

Michael Tucker
Dennis 'Doc' Littky
Carole Galloway
Sheila Bennet
Linda Griffiths
Hallie
Bernard Behrens
Angus Maclean
Jill Eikenberry
Ellen Kreiger
Lindsey Connell
Janie Quinn
Noam Zylberman
Arthur Bennett
Nicolas Van Burek
Mike Kelly
Patrick Gillen
Billy
Leah Salomaa
Lori Ebersohl
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Directors

Daniel Petrie
Full cast & crew

Producers

Daniel Petrie
producer
Lyle Poncher
executive producer
Victoria Riskin
executive producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Susan Kammeraad-Campbell
book
Anne Gerard
teleplay
Full cast & crew

Keywords

small town
based on book
visionary
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Country of Origin

United States of America
Canada

Languages

English

Release Dates

December 15th, 1996 (Sweden)
November 30th, 1992 (United States of America)
November 30th, 1992 (United States of America) theatrical

Alternative Titles

Doc: The Dennis Littky Story
A Town Torn Apart (original title)
Ensina-me a Crescer (Brazil)
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Locations

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Running Times

91 min
120 min (United States of America) (including commercials)

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Paragon Entertainment
World International Network (WIN)
David W. Rintels Productions
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Distribution Companies

Roadshow Entertainment video (Australia) (video premiere)
Roadshow Entertainment (Australia) (video premiere)
New Films International (Estonia)
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