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The Wave(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-10-04
69%
111 Votes
Time: 0h 44m
Overview:
A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors of Nazi Germany. Based on a true story.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
TAT Communications Company
Movie: The Wave
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bruce Davison
Ben Ross
Lori Lethin
Lauree
John Putch
David
Johnny Doran
Robert
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A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors of Nazi Germany. Based on a true story.
Release Date
1981-10-04
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