Open Admissions (1988)
An indifferent speech professor doing hack work in an urban college suddenly finds herself challenged by a ghetto youth with an intense desire to get a good education in this issue-oriented drama.
Director: Gus Trikonis
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 8, 1988
Cast
- Jane Alexander - Ginny Carlsen
- Dennis Farina - Fred Carlson
- Estelle Parsons - Clare Block
- Michael Beach - Calvin Jefferson
- Wanda Christine - Salina
- James O'Reilly - Win Lathrop
- Pat Bowie - Willa Joe McQueen
- Kyra K. Kyles - Georgia Jefferson
- Betty Yee - Kitty Shim
- Lori Kathryn Holton - Cinnamon
Screenplay
- Shirley Lauro (Teleplay)
- Shirley Lauro (Theatre Play)
Music: Charles Gross
Cinematography: Jack L. Richards
Editing: Eric Albertson, David Finamore
Production: The Mount Company, Viacom Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gus Trikonis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Open Admissions about?
- An indifferent speech professor doing hack work in an urban college suddenly finds herself challenged by a ghetto youth with an intense desire to get a good education in this issue-oriented drama.
- Who directed Open Admissions?
- Open Admissions was directed by Gus Trikonis.
- Who stars in Open Admissions?
- Open Admissions stars Jane Alexander, Dennis Farina, Estelle Parsons, Michael Beach, Wanda Christine, James O'Reilly.
- How long is Open Admissions?
- Open Admissions has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Open Admissions?
- Open Admissions is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Open Admissions produced?
- Open Admissions was produced in United States of America.