
The George McKenna Story
1988 · Movie · 87 min · ★ 6.3
This drama based on real-life events tells the story of George McKenna, the tough, determined new principal of a notorious Los Angeles high school.
Also known as Hard Lessons
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Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-08-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 87 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (33 votes)
Cast & crew

Denzel Washington
as George McKenna

Lynn Whitfield
as Bobbie Maxwell

Akosua Busia
as Cynthia Byers

Richard Masur
as Ben Proctor

Ray Buktenica
as Alan Keith

Virginia Capers
as Margaret Wright
- BT
Barbara Townsend
as Aura Kruger

Israel Juarbe
as Miguel

J.A. Preston
as Mr. McKenna

Bill Henderson
as Goodman
Directed by Eric Laneuville