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Dread Poets' Society

September 23, 1992 0h 30m

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

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Release Date September 23, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 0h 30m 30 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

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.