Open Admissions
1988, English. Directed by Gus Trikonis.
An indifferent speech professor doing hack work in an urban college suddenly finds herself challenged by a ghetto youth with an intense desire to get a good education in this issue-oriented drama.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Gus TrikonisDirector
- Jane AlexanderGinny Carlsen
- Dennis FarinaFred Carlson
- Estelle ParsonsClare Block
- Michael BeachCalvin Jefferson
- Wanda ChristineSalina
- James O'ReillyWin Lathrop
- Pat BowieWilla Joe McQueen
- Kyra K. KylesGeorgia Jefferson
- Betty YeeKitty Shim
- Lori Kathryn HoltonCinnamon
- Louise JenkinsMrs. Brewster
- Jace AlexanderNick
Details
- Released
- 8 September 1988
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is Open Admissions?
Open Admissions runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Open Admissions on?
Open Admissions isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 September 1988. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Open Admissions?
If you liked Open Admissions, try Cheaters, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life.
Who directed Open Admissions?
Open Admissions (1988) was directed by Gus Trikonis and stars Jane Alexander, Dennis Farina, Estelle Parsons.