The George McKenna Story
Synopsis
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.
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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
Gary Moody
Delroy
Royce Wallace
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Laneuville
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Eric Johnson
- Original Score
- Herbie Hancock
- Original Title
- The George McKenna Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Landsburg Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Laneuville
Charles Eric Johnson
Herbie Hancock
Isidore Mankofsky
Alan Landsburg, Linda Otto, Joan Barnett
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Laneuville
Director
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Charles Eric Johnson
Writer
Linda Otto
Producer
Herbie Hancock
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The George McKenna Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The George McKenna Story about?
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.
Who directed The George McKenna Story?
The George McKenna Story was directed by Eric Laneuville.
Who stars in The George McKenna Story?
The principal cast of The George McKenna Story includes Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Akosua Busia, Richard Masur, Ray Buktenica.
When was The George McKenna Story released and how long is it?
The George McKenna Story was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The George McKenna Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The George McKenna Story was composed by Herbie Hancock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The George McKenna Story?
The George McKenna Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).