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Front of the Class
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Front of the Class

2008-12-07 · 95 min · ★ 8.1

Drama

A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

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Directors
Peter Werner
Production companies
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, McGee Street Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James WolkJames WolkBrad Cohen
Treat WilliamsTreat WilliamsNorman Cohen
Dominic Scott KayDominic Scott KayYoung Brad Cohen
Sarah DrewSarah DrewNancy Lazarus
Kathleen YorkKathleen YorkDiane
Joe ChrestJoe ChrestJim Ovbey
Patricia HeatonPatricia HeatonEllen Cohen
Johnny PacarJohnny PacarJeff
Charles Henry WysonCharles Henry WysonYoung Jeff
Charlie FinnCharlie FinnRon
Dianne ButlerHilarie Straka
Helen IngebritsenSusan
Laura WhyteLaura WhyteBrenda
Mike PniewskiMike PniewskiPrincipal Myer
Michael H. ColeMichael H. ColePrincipal Fowler
Breanna BrooksBreanna BrooksMolly
Chase McDanielBully
Terry Dale ParksTerry Dale ParksGolfer
Ted FergusonTed FergusonSubstitute School Teacher
Tommy CresswellTommy CresswellMr. Stivers

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