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The George McKenna Story

  • Película de TV
  • 1986
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40min
CALIFICACIÓN DE IMDb
6.0/10
1.2 k
TU CALIFICACIÓN
Denzel Washington in The George McKenna Story (1986)
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Agrega una trama en tu idiomaHe risked it all to make the grade.He risked it all to make the grade.He risked it all to make the grade.

  • Dirección
    • Eric Laneuville
  • Guionista
    • Charles Eric Johnson
  • Elenco
    • Denzel Washington
    • Lynn Whitfield
    • Akosua Busia
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  • CALIFICACIÓN DE IMDb
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    • Dirección
      • Eric Laneuville
    • Guionista
      • Charles Eric Johnson
    • Elenco
      • Denzel Washington
      • Lynn Whitfield
      • Akosua Busia
    • 10Opiniones de los usuarios
    • 5Opiniones de los críticos
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    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • George McKenna
    Lynn Whitfield
    Lynn Whitfield
    • Bobbie Maxwell
    Akosua Busia
    Akosua Busia
    • Cynthia Byers
    Richard Masur
    Richard Masur
    • Ben Proctor
    Ray Buktenica
    Ray Buktenica
    • Alan Keith
    Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers
    • Margaret Wright
    Barbara Townsend
    • Aura Kruger
    Israel Juarbe
    • Miguel
    J.A. Preston
    J.A. Preston
    • Mr. McKenna
    Bill Henderson
    Bill Henderson
    • Goodman
    Earl Billings
    Earl Billings
    • Mr. Rogers
    Brent Jennings
    Brent Jennings
    • Mr. Jackson
    Terrance Ellis
    Terrance Ellis
    • Robert Norris
    Michael C. Matthews
    • E.J.
    • (as Micheal Matthews)
    Ken Sagoes
    Ken Sagoes
    • Mark Rogers
    Dion
    • Kelly
    Gary Moody
    • Delroy
    Debra Artis
    • Wilma
    • Dirección
      • Eric Laneuville
    • Guionista
      • Charles Eric Johnson
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    6kevin_robbins

    Hard Lessons isn't groundbreaking but is carried by Denzel Washington's strong performance

    I recently watched Hard Lessons (1986) on Netflix. The storyline follows the true story of a teacher who lands his dream opportunity to become the principal of a Los Angeles high school. Unfortunately, the school is plagued by unmotivated teachers, violence, drugs, and students with little hope for success after high school. Determined to make a difference, he works to inspire the teachers and give the students hope for a brighter future.

    This film, directed by Eric Laneuville (The Client List), stars Denzel Washington (Fences), Lynn Whitfield (Eve's Bayou), Akosua Busia (The Color Purple), James Allen Preston (A Few Good Men), and Ken Sagoes (A Nightmare on Elm Street 4).

    The cinematography is a bit rough, and the film sometimes feels like an extended after-school special. The storyline is predictable, with formulaic transitions and character arcs. The background music and closing montage are classic 80s fare, which adds to the nostalgic charm. Seeing a young Denzel Washington in action was a treat, and his interactions with his wife provided some unexpectedly funny moments. While the film is sad in many ways, the closing narration is particularly well-done and leaves a lasting impression.

    In conclusion, Hard Lessons isn't groundbreaking but is carried by Denzel Washington's strong performance. I'd rate it 6/10 and recommend it only with the appropriate expectations.
    7subxerogravity

    A good lesson in some early Denzil!

    Denzil plays a man name George McKenna who, according to the movie, created homeroom as a way to organization and dictate how many students are coming to class. I find that interesting being someone who went to high school with homeroom and not really given it much thought that their was a beginning.

    It's so dated in the 80s with the hip hop soundtrack that includes the DJ scratches. It's over dramatic with the type of stereotypes of bad kids who are misunderstood and gangbangers that people will be making fun of and parodying today.

    But it's Denzil. Like the Mighty Quinn would do for him in a short few years later, Hard Lessons was showing the world that Denzil could be a leading man with his performance of George McKenna, a man who cared and was not scared to put it all on the line cause he cared. Some of the actions he took was not liked by fellow teachers, and his dedication to his job cost him his woman (played by Lynn Witfield, who I don't think I would give up to help some kids.)

    And like always, Denzil is killing it, even with the limits that television was trying to put on his skills, he shines.

    For those of you who are fans of Denzil I would recommend you watch it, try not to laugh at the dated fashion and the message though accurate and positive was being beaten over your head with a melodrama stick. Just try to get into the early development of Mr. Washington.

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    ericcody

    Denzil Washington last t.v. movie before "Cry Freedom" Oscar nominated performance

    The George McKenna Story, is a 1986 CBS fact based made for t.v. movie, that starred Denzil Washington as the title role of George McKenna. Washington plays a school principal in a tough inner city Los Angeles high school out to rid it of drugs, gangs, low moral of teachers, and restore educational values. Nothing is new in this film that has not been seen before in films like The Blackboard Jungle(1955), and later in films like The Principal (1987), Lean On Me (1988), and Dangerous Minds (1994).

    This movie was Denzil Washington's last television movie before he scored big a year later with the film "Cry Freedom". The George McKenna story also starred fine stage and screen actress Lynn Whitfield, who also was in another satisfying CBS fact based movie, Johnnie Mae Gibson, F.B.I. Though the movie is clichéd at times, the producers was intelligent to cast superior actors. The George McKenna Story, without Denzil Washington would have been a typical after school special with melodramatic violence. I gave this movie *** good, but nothing exceptionally special here. Check it out, it is on video.
    7NPMusicMan

    Shows the great potential of one of our greatest actors

    For a lower budget TV film, I was really surprised. When it started, it looked like a school video made to show kids why drugs are bad. I wasn't sure which way this was going to go when I put it on Netflix, but I had a feeling Denzel was gonna pull through! He's Denzel Washington for goodness sake! Honestly, if it weren't for him, this would have been a bit of a boring film. There is some cliché stuff in there and the quality is not too great, but with a good, grounded story, competent acting in the majority of the cast, and Denzel's skills, it's really a good movie. It's great to see him so young and so talented, before the fame. He really put his all into every performance, even when he wasn't making the big bucks. If you're into inspirational stories, films about education, or a Denzel fan, definitely watch it. You won't be disappointed.
    5fmwongmd

    nothing has changed

    From the 2020 perspective the problems with underserved minorities in L.A. remain largely unchanged. Too bad.

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    • Trivia
      Director Eric Laneuville and star Denzel Washington both acted as series regulars on St. Elsewhere (1982).
    • Citas

      George McKenna: Son, you threatened a teacher. Now what do you expect me to do? Make believe nothing happened?

      Robert Norris: Showing no movie ain't teaching.

      George McKenna: Well then you come to me. That's what I'm here for. Now I'll talk to Mr. Goodman.

      Robert Norris: Yeah?

      George McKenna: Yeah.

      Robert Norris: It's gonna be just like the rest of them.

      George McKenna: Son, don't lay that humble on me.

      Robert Norris: I ain't jiving you.

      George McKenna: Yes you are. Now you're suspended for two days for threatening a teacher. There's no excuse for that.

      Robert Norris: My momma's gonna kill me!

      George McKenna: Well, then you'll think twice about it next time, won't you? That's all.

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    • Fecha de lanzamiento
      • 11 de noviembre de 1986 (Estados Unidos)
    • País de origen
      • Estados Unidos
    • Idioma
      • Inglés
    • También se conoce como
      • Hard Lessons
    • Locaciones de filmación
      • Houston, Texas, Estados Unidos
    • Productora
      • Landsburg Company
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