The George McKenna Story

12
1h 40m
1988
6.355 /10 (31)

Overview

Washington plays a school principal in a tough inner city Los Angeles high school out to rid it of drugs, gangs, low moral of teachers, and restore educational values. Based on a true story.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1988-08-01

Top Billed Cast

Denzel Washington

George McKenna

Lynn Whitfield

Bobbie Maxwell

Akosua Busia

Cynthia Byers

Richard Masur

Ben Proctor

Ray Buktenica

Alan Keith

Virginia Capers

Margaret Wright

Barbara Townsend

Aura Kruger

Israel Juarbe

Miguel

J.A. Preston

Mr. McKenna

Bill Henderson

Goodman

Earl Billings

Mr. Rogers

Brent Jennings

Mr. Jackson

Terrance Ellis

Robert Norris

Michael C. Matthews

E.J.

Ken Sagoes

Mark Rogers

Michael Milburn

Brimm Leader

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