
Submission(2018)
A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.


“Whatever side you take, you're wrong.”
Carol, a college student, comes to John's office, her professor, to discuss the grade she has received for one of her papers.

William H. Macy
John

Debra Eisenstadt
Carol
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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