The movie “Dead Poets Society”, released in 1989, portrays the unique and transforming teaching methods of an unconventional teacher named John Keating. This film is famous for its extraordinary filming locations and the stellar performances of Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, and others. Along with information about the filming locations, we will discuss more fascinating behind-the-scenes facts of this remarkable movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Dead Poets Society” was filmed in a variety of fascinating places. The St. Andrew’s School, located at 350 Noxontown Road, Middletown, Delaware, USA served as one of the key filming locations. The movie was also filmed at the Everett Theatre, situated at 47 West Main Street, Middletown, Delaware, USA. Apart from these, some other filming spots include New Castle, Delaware, USA; Middletown, Delaware, USA; and Westover Hills, New Castle, Delaware, USA. The film was shot between November 14, 1988, and January 15, 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robin Williams | John Keating |
| Robert Sean Leonard | Neil Perry |
| Ethan Hawke | Todd Anderson |
| Josh Charles | Knox Overstreet |
| Gale Hansen | Charlie Dalton |
| Dylan Kussman | Richard Cameron |
| Allelon Ruggiero | Steven Meeks |
| James Waterston | Gerard Pitts |
| Norman Lloyd | Mr. Nolan |
| Kurtwood Smith | Mr. Perry |
| Carla Belver | Mrs. Perry |
| Leon Pownall | McAllister |
| George Martin | Dr. Hager |
| Joe Aufiery | Chemistry Teacher |
| Matt Carey | Hopkins |
| Kevin Cooney | Joe Danburry |
| Jane Moore | Mrs. Danburry |
| Lara Flynn Boyle | Ginny Danburry (scenesDeleted) |
| Colin Irving | Chet Danburry |
| Alexandra Powers | Chris Noel |
| Melora Walters | Gloria |
| Welker White | Tina |
| Steve Mathios | Steve |
| Alan Pottinger | Bubba |
| Pamela Burrell | Directing Teacher |
| Allison Hedges | Actor / Fairy |
| Christine D’Ercole | Titania |
| John Cunningham | Mr. Anderson |
| Debra Mooney | Mrs. Anderson |
| John Martin Bradley | Bagpiper |
| Charles Lord | Mr. Dalton |
| Kurt Leitner | Lester |
| Richard Stites | Stick |
| James J. Christy | Spaz |
| Catherine Soles | Stage Manager |
| Hoover Sutton | Welton Professor |
| James Donnell Quinn | Procession Alumnus |
| Simon Mein | Welton Vicar |
| Ashton W. Richards | Phys. Ed. Teacher |
| Robert Gleason | Father of Spaz |
| Bill Rowe | Dormitory Porter |
| Robert J. Zigler III | Beans |
| Keith Snyder | Russell |
| Nicholas K. Gilhool | Shroom |
| Jonas Stiklorius | Jonas |
| Craig Johnson | Dewey |
| Chris Hull | Ace |
| Jason Woody | Woodsie |
| Sam Stegeman | Sam |
| Andrew Hill | Senior Student |
| Serena Ebhardt | Midsummer Night’s Paton (uncredited) |
| Joel Fogel | Professor (uncredited) |
| Newton Gilchrist | Teacher in Teacher’s Room (uncredited) |
| Barry Godin | Language Teacher (uncredited) |
| Kate Kearney-Patch | Mother in Opening Scene (uncredited) |
| Jamie Kennedy | (uncredited) |
| Nancy Kirk | Parent (uncredited) |
| Stephen Podolak | Theater Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Santoro | Public School Student (uncredited) |
| James R. Stoddard | Father (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film runs for 2 hours and 8 minutes, and it falls under the genres of Comedy and Drama.
- The movie, “Dead Poets Society”, ranks at #191 in Top Rated Movies.
- Peter Weir directed the film, and Tom Schulman wrote it.
- The film won 1 Oscar. In addition to that, it has 19 other wins and 19 nominations.
- There are 838 user reviews and 125 critic reviews for the movie.
- Apart from John Keating played by Robin Williams, Neil Perry and Todd Anderson are also main characters in the film, played by Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke respectively.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: St. Andrew’s School – 350 Noxontown Road, Middletown, Delaware, USA
- Latitude: 39.4335635
- Longitude: -75.68886359999999
- Place ID: ChIJT5o43rgKx4kRuAWbZRpbJB4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 350 Noxontown Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Everett Theatre – 47 West Main Street, Middletown, Delaware, USA
- Latitude: 39.4497487
- Longitude: -75.7181684
- Place ID: ChIJN3iTmHagx4kRmAUjjd7L6TU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 47 W Main St, Middletown, DE 19709, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New Castle, Delaware, USA
- Latitude: 39.6620397
- Longitude: -75.5668166
- Place ID: ChIJXzOAUDYBx4kRel9mpCaAZ7s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Castle, DE 19720, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Middletown, Delaware, USA
- Latitude: 39.449556
- Longitude: -75.7163207
- Place ID: ChIJ6YI5nc8Lx4kRwlAgbeT2nUI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Middletown, DE, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Westover Hills, New Castle, Delaware, USA
- Latitude: 39.763333
- Longitude: -75.591111
- Place ID: ChIJAR49t7D9xokRSpUvWo7-21E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Westover Hills, DE 19807, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
