Half Nelson

Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman
1985    1h 35m
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
6.1
"Half Nelson" follows a disillusioned teacher in a struggling Brooklyn school who battles addiction while forming an unlikely bond with a bright student. Their connection reveals the complexities of life, inspiration, and the fight for redemption amidst personal turmoil.
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Cast of Half Nelson
  • Joe PesciRocky Nelson
  • Victoria JacksonAnnie O'Hara
  • Fred WilliamsonChester Long
  • Dean MartinMr. Martin
  • Morgan BrittanyMonica
  • Terry KiserLeo Holcomb
  • George Wyner
  • Gary Lockwood
  • Mills Watson
  • Rory Calhoun
  • Larry HolmesLarry Holmes
  • John Matuszak
  • Jerry Reuss
  • Tony Curtis
  • Bernie KopellStevens
  • Rod Taylor
  • Robert WebberHarrison
  • George KennedyParsons
  • Severn DardenMorgue Attendant
  • Nicolas SurovyJerry
  • Doug McClureAl
  • Paul KreppelRaphael's Assistant
  • Tim RossovichTight End
  • Tawny LittleAnnouncer
  • Anne HaneyMaid
  • Ed HooksBellman
  • Curtis Taylor1st Man
  • Janet CurtisHollywood Pretty Girl
  • Lynne RandallN.Y. Pretty Girl
  • William BryantDirector
  • David K. JohnstonDrunk
  • Pepper MartinBartender
  • Chick HearnVoice of Announcer (voice)
  • Rhonda ShearJacuzzi Girl #2
  • Robert HoverGuard
  • Herk ClarkNew York Butch
  • Robert ParuchaWilker
  • David Lloyd NelsonHollywood Butch
  • Frances LaffertyNurse
  • Timothy NoyesHarrison's Guard
  • Jacqueline RayJacuzzi Girl #1
 
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