Open Admissions
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Louise Jenkins
Mrs. Brewster
Jace Alexander
Nick
Domenica Cameron-Scorsese
Cathy Carlson
Terry Nemeroff
Ray
Ebony Grisby
Pumpkin
Marji Bank
Mrs. Roth
Bob Breuler
Paul
Alger Ellis
Little 'T'
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Screenplay & Story
- Shirley Lauro
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Open Admissions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- The Mount Company, Viacom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Trikonis
Shirley Lauro
Charles Gross
Jack L. Richards
Eric Albertson, David Finamore, Sean Albertson
Thom Mount, Stevie Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Thom Mount
Producer
Gus Trikonis
Director
Jack L. Richards
Director of Photography
William De Seta
Production Design
Eric Albertson
Editor
David Finamore
Editor
Sean Albertson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Open Admissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Admissions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Open Admissions includes Jane Alexander, Dennis Farina, Estelle Parsons, Michael Beach, Wanda Christine.
When was Open Admissions released and how long is it?
Open Admissions was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Open Admissions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Open Admissions was composed by Charles Gross.