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The Wave

121981Alexander Grasshoff
IMDb: 7.1/10
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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.

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What is The Wave (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in The Wave?

The Wave stars Bruce Davison (Ben Ross), Lori Lethin (Lauree), John Putch (David), Johnny Doran (Robert), Pasha Gray (Amy). The film was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.

How long is The Wave?

The Wave has a runtime of 44 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated 12.

Is The Wave worth watching?

The Wave holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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