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Dead Poets Society (1989)

Neil Perry

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Neil Perry in Dead Poets Society (1989), played by Robert Sean Leonard.

Film guide · 1 film · 1989 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Neil Perry on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1989Main sequence runtime: 2h 9m
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    1989 · 2h 9m

    Portrayed by Robert Sean Leonard · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score93/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Neil Perry?

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Robert Sean Leonard portraitRobert Sean Leonardscreen performance

Robert Sean Leonard plays Neil Perry in Dead Poets Society.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Neil Perry screen credits

Screen credits: Dead Poets Society (1989) — Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry.

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