Dread Poets' Society
Originally released in 1992. Dread Poets' Society is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Andy Wilson. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Benjamin Zephaniah, Timothy Spall, and Emma Fielding
Synopsis
Benjamin Zephaniah, renowned Rastafarian poet/rapper is traveling by train from Birmingham to Cambridge to receive his Creative Arts Fellowship sharing a carriage with a racist and philistine car spares salesman played by Timothy Spall; by chance the poets Keats, Byron, Shelley and writer Mary Shelley are transported from a séance they are conducting in The Villa Como by a freak electrical storm. A battle of wits, drug taking and poetry performance ensues!
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dread Poets' Society about?
Benjamin Zephaniah, renowned Rastafarian poet/rapper is traveling by train from Birmingham to Cambridge to receive his Creative Arts Fellowship sharing a carriage with a racist and philistine car s...
Who directed Dread Poets' Society?
Dread Poets' Society was directed by Andy Wilson.
How long is Dread Poets' Society?
Dread Poets' Society has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Dread Poets' Society released?
Dread Poets' Society was released on September 23, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dread Poets' Society?
The main cast of Dread Poets' Society includes Benjamin Zephaniah, Timothy Spall, Emma Fielding, Alan Cumming, Alex Jennings.