What is the duration of The Wave?

The duration of The Wave is 44 mins.

What is the original language of The Wave?

The original language of The Wave is English.

Who directed The Wave?

The Wave was directed by Frank Lloyd, John Putch, Alexander Grasshoff.

Which studio made The Wave?

The Wave was produced by TAT Communications Company.

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Q: Does The Wave have end credit scenes?

The Wave does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Thriller

Runtime

44 mins

Language

English

In an American high school, a teacher launches a classroom experiment to illustrate how ordinary people can be drawn into the same social dynamics that enabled Nazi Germany’s atrocities. As the exercise intensifies, students experience how quickly conformity and authoritarian ideas spread, revealing the ease with which collective oppression can arise. The story is drawn from real events.

TAT Communications Company

Studio

Frank Lloyd

Director

John Putch

Director

Alexander Grasshoff

Director

Does The Wave have end credit scenes?

No!

The Wave does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Bruce Davison

Ben Ross

Jamie Rose

Andrea

Lori Lethin

Lauree

Teri Ralston

Mrs. Saunders

Michael Pasternak

Peter

Tommy Bull

Don (uncredited)

Wesley Pfenning

Christy Ross

Marc Copage

Eric

Matthew Dunn

Pasha Gray

Amy

Johnny Doran

Robert

Robert DeLapp

Larry Keith

Mr. Saunders

Danny Marmolejo

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