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7.2/10   179 votes
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Director:
Andy Anderson
Writer:
Andy Anderson (writer)
Contact:
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Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Goodbye Mister Chips, Hello Midnight Express
Plot:
After some personal trauma, Wilson Walmsley is invited to work as a substitute teacher in a suburban public high school... more | add synopsis
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Cast

  (in credits order)

John S. Davies ... Walmsley

Marsha Dietlein ... Louise

Susana Gibb ... Julie

Meason Wiley ... Davey

Jonathan Brent ... Willie

Rebecca Sanabria ... Maria

Brandy Little ... Tracey

Kirk Kelley-Kahn ... Tony
Forest Denbow ... Joey

Gail Cronauer ... Nunca
Steve Fromholtz ... Harrison

Carolyn Wickwire ... Moss
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jason Armour ... Student

Sloan DeForest ... Girl In Classroom

Mark Dias ... Eddie / motorcycle racer

Liz Mikel ... County Clerk
Lee Ritchey ... Principal
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Directed by
Andy Anderson 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Andy Anderson  writer

Produced by
Robert J. Castaldo .... producer
K.C. Irick .... producer
 
Original Music by
Johnny Reno 
 
Cinematography by
Gary Watson 
 
Film Editing by
Robert J. Castaldo 
 
Casting by
Lisa Lancaster 
 
Production Design by
Jim Kanan 
 
Art Direction by
Kara Sutherlin 
 
Makeup Department
Adrienne Hoverson .... assistant makeup artist
Janet Tallent-Dickson .... key makeup artist
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mark Mahlo .... second assistant director
 
Art Department
Danny DeLoach .... set construction
Betty Jackson .... coordinator
 
Sound Department
Christopher Saint Booth .... trailer sound designer
Tim Chilton .... foley artist
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Sarah Bowman .... assistant camera
Jim T. Lacy .... key grip
Daniel McGarvey Jr. .... best boy electric
James Soward .... grip
 
Editorial Department
Philip Adrian Booth .... on-line editor
 
Music Department
Christopher Saint Booth .... music editor
 
Other crew
Ed Baran .... publicist
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Learning Curve (USA) (video title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language, some nudity and violence.
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Runtime:
86 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Filming Locations:
Cresson, Texas, USA more
Company:
Andersonfilm more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Louise: What are they, crazy?
The Temp: : They prefer goofy.
Louise: So does Pluto, from what I hear.
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7 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
DETENTION is a compelling independent film., 30 August 1999
9/10
Author: wilkinso from Fort Worth, Texas

With his latest film, Andy Anderson proves once again that an engaging, entertaining movie can be made on a modest budget. Mainstream Hollywood movies have become increasingly predictable, but not Anderson's work. He swims in his own private river where quirkiness and surprises abound.

Is DETENTION a comedy? Black comedy? Social drama? Thriller? Don't even attempt to apply a label until you've watched this movie to the very end. This is part of the film's allure. It can't be categorized by genre.

DETENTION is a unique, satisfying film. It takes the viewer on a thought-provoking, thrill ride that won't soon be forgotten.

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