Teachers (film)
- Nick Nolte: Alex Jurel
- JoBeth Williams: Lisa Hammond
- Judd Hirsch: Roger Rubell
- Ralph Macchio: Eddie Pilikian
- Allen Garfield: Carl Rosenberg
- Lee Grant: Dr. Donna Burke
- Richard Mulligan: Herbert Gower
- Royal Dano: Ditto Stiles
- William Schallert: Horn
- Art Metrano: Troy
- Laura Dern Diane
- Crispin Glover Danny
- Morgan Freeman: Lewis
- Madeleine Sherwood: Grace
- Steven Hill: Sloan
The Recalcitrant ( Original title: Teachers ). 's An American comedy film from 1984 directed by Arthur Hiller and written by WR McKinney.
Action
Alex Jurel gets a job at a high school with over 2000 students, which other teachers are demotivated. He is an active and temporarily assumes the duties of a school psychologist. In this capacity, he met the student Eddie Pilikian know to whom he cares.
Jurel attempted to reform the school. The Principal Dr. Donna Burke encourages him a dismissal and threatened him that he is fired. Students are committed to Jurel.
Reviews
Roger Ebert wrote in the Chicago Sun - Times, the premise was that school to show as M * A * S * H have shown the war. The result is, however, more similar to General Hospital. Some scenes with Nolte and Macchio as well as some lines of dialogue were good. Many questions would remain open.
Movie service wrote that the film bein consider " alleged criticism of the school system of the United States," which would weaken " silly side stories and action - effects ". He is regarded more as an "adventure film with some of rude language" to.
The magazine Cinema described the film as an " annoying collection of embarrassment ," the " more slapstick than satire on the U.S. education system " leg hold.
Background
The film was shot in Columbus (Ohio ). He played on the opening weekend one about 7 million U.S. dollars.