Hard Lessons (1986)

This drama based on real-life events tells the story of George McKenna, the tough, determined new principal of a notorious Los Angeles high school.

Director: Eric Laneuville
Cast: Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Richard Masur, Akosua Busia, Debra Artis, Edna Auguillard
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie

Hard Lessons (1986)

This drama based on real-life events tells the story of George McKenna, the tough, determined new principal of a notorious Los Angeles high school.

Director: Eric Laneuville
Cast: Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Richard Masur, Akosua Busia, Debra Artis, Edna Auguillard
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie
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