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The Substitute

The Substitute

She loves her students...to death.

19934.41h 26mR

Overview

A high school substitute English teacher resorts to murder to protect her murderous dark past while seducing a student who begins to suspect her true identity.

Directed by Martin Donovan
Written by David S. Goyer
Produced by Matthew O'Connor
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Top Cast

Amanda Donohoe

Amanda Donohoe

Gayle Richards/Laura Ellington

Natasha Gregson Wagner

Natasha Gregson Wagner

Jenny

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Ryan Westerberg

Dalton James

Dalton James

Josh Wyatt

Eugene Robert Glazer

Eugene Robert Glazer

Ben Wyatt

Patricia Gage

Patricia Gage

Principal Beatty

Shelley Owens

Shelley Owens

Amy Cooper

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Brigitta

Margo

David Frankham

David Frankham

Riggs

Christian Svensson

Christian Svensson

David Korczuk

About The Substitute

The Substitute is a drama, thriller, tv movie film released in 1993. Directed by Martin Donovan, it stars Amanda Donohoe, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Mark Wahlberg. A high school substitute English teacher resorts to murder to protect her murderous dark past while seducing a student who begins to suspect her true identity.

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