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The Wave is a made-for-TV movie directed by Alex Grasshoff, based on The Third Wave experiment put on by teacher Ron Jones in order to explain to his students how the German populace could accept the actions of the Nazi regime during the Second World War. Though later featured as an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special series, this show debuted October 4, 1981, almost two years before being featured in the series.
Original Release
10/04/1981
US Release
10/04/1981
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bruce Davison | Ben Ross |
| Lori Lethin | Laurie / Lauree |
| John Putch | David |
| Johnny Doran | Robert |
| Pasha Gray | Amy |
| Wesley Pfenning | Christy Ross |
| Marc Copage | Eric |
| Robert DeLapp | |
| Matthew Dunn | |
| Frank Lloyd |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bruce Davison | Ben Ross |
| Lori Lethin | Laurie / Lauree |
| John Putch | David |
| Johnny Doran | Robert |
| Pasha Gray | Amy |
| Wesley Pfenning | Christy Ross |
| Marc Copage | Eric |
| Robert DeLapp | |
| Matthew Dunn | |
| Frank Lloyd | |
| Danny Marmolejo | |
| Michael Pasternak | Peter |
| Teri Ralston | Mrs. Saunders |
| Jamie Rose | Andrea |
| Larry Keith | Mr. Saunders |
| Tommy Bull | Don |
| Adolf Hitler | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Virginia L. Carter | Executive Producer |
| Fern Field | Producer |
| Bruce Hendricks | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1982 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Program | Won |
