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Coach Carter( 2005)

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It begins on the streets. It ends here.

Overview

Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Samuel L. Jackson

      Ken Carter

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      Rob Brown

      Kenyon Stone

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      Robert Ri'chard

      Damien Carter

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      Rick Gonzalez

      Timo Cruz

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      Nana Gbewonyo

      Junior Battle

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      Antwon Tanner

      Worm

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      Channing Tatum

      Jason Lyle

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      Ashanti

      Kyra

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      Texas Battle

      Maddux

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      Lacey Beeman

      Susan

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      Octavia Spencer

      Mrs. Battle

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      Allison Kyler

      Dancer

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      Cindy Chiu

      Bay Hill Cheerleader

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      Adrienne Bailon-Houghton

      Dominique

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      Dana Davis

      Peyton

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      Sonya Eddy

      Worm's Mother

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      Debbi Morgan

      Tonya

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      Mel Winkler

      Coach White

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      Paul Rae

      Guardian

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      Ray Baker

      St. Francis Coach

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      Roger Lim

      Benson Chiu (uncredited)

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      Vincent Laresca

      Renny

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      Sidney Faison

      Ty Crane

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      Marc McClure

      Susan's Dad

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      Jenny Gago

      President Martinez

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      Ben Weber

      Mr. Gesek

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      Floyd Levine

      Taxi Driver

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      Robert Hoffman

      Dancer

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      Denise Dowse

      Principal Garrison

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    A review by The Movie Mob

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    Written by The Movie Mob on Sat Nov 26 2022
    **Coach Carter allows its powerful true story to shine through Samuel Jackson’s performance and the focus on the lives of the young men Coach Carter coached.** Coach Carter is the inspiring true story of a coach that cared much more about the lives and future of his players than winning a game. Samuel Jackson was the perfect choice to play no-nonsense but compassionate Coach Ken Carter that believed in his players while holding them to standards that changed their lives. While the movie is about basketball, the focus is much more on the relationships and development of its characters. The ac...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    30000000.00

    Revenue

    76669554.00

    Keywords

    • high school
    • scholarship
    • sports
    • black people
    • violence in schools
    • authoritarian education
    • basketball
    • teacher
    • teachers and students
    • inspirational