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Oleanna

Oleanna

Whatever side you take, you're wrong.

19946.11h 27m

Overview

Carol, a college student, comes to John's office, her professor, to discuss the grade she has received for one of her papers.

Directed by David Mamet
Written by David Mamet
Produced by Patricia Wolff, Sarah Green
Box Office0Revenue: $125K

Top Cast

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

John

Debra Eisenstadt

Debra Eisenstadt

Carol

Themes & Keywords

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About Oleanna

Oleanna is a drama film released in 1994 exploring themes of based on play or musical, college student, college professor. Directed by David Mamet, it stars William H. Macy, Debra Eisenstadt. Carol, a college student, comes to John's office, her professor, to discuss the grade she has received for one of her papers.

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