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The George McKenna Story is a american film of genre Drama directed by Eric Laneuville released in USA on 11 november 1986 with Denzel Washington
The George McKenna Story (1988)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 11 november 1986
Length 1h40
Directed by Eric Laneuville
OriginUSA
Themes Films about education
Rating60%
The George McKenna Story is a 1986 television film directed by Eric Laneuville. It stars Denzel Washington and Lynn Whitfield. It involves the events at George Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles. The film is based on true-life events.
Actors
Denzel Washington
(George McKenna)
Lynn Whitfield
(Bobbie Maxwell)
Richard Masur
(Ben Proctor)
Earl Billings
(Mr. Rogers)
Ray Buktenica
(Alan Keith)
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