The Wave(1981)

6.9(113)44mOctober 4, 1981

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Alexander Grasshoff

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Cast

Bruce Davison

Ben Ross

Lori Lethin

Lauree

John Putch

David

Johnny Doran

Robert

Pasha Gray

Amy

Wesley Pfenning

Christy Ross

Marc Copage

Eric

Robert DeLapp

Matthew Dunn

Michael Pasternak

Peter

Teri Ralston

Mrs. Saunders

Jamie Rose

Andrea

Larry Keith

Mr. Saunders

Tommy Bull

Don (uncredited)

Danny Marmolejo

Frank Lloyd

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Where can I watch The Wave?+

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When did The Wave come out?+

The Wave was released in 1981.

How long is The Wave?+

The Wave runs for 44 minutes.

Who directed The Wave?+

The Wave was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.

Who stars in The Wave?+

The Wave stars Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch, Johnny Doran and Pasha Gray.

Is The Wave worth watching?+

The Wave holds a 6.9/10 rating from 113 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, thriller and tv movie.

The Wave(1981)

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