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It begins on the streets. It ends here. - Coach Carter
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Title: Coach Carter

Release Date: 14 Jan 2005

Runtime: 2h 16m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Tollin/Robbins Productions

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Tollin/Robbins Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.583 (2984 votes)

Cast

  • Ken Carter: Samuel L. Jackson
  • Kenyon Stone: Rob Brown
  • Damien Carter: Robert Ri'chard
  • Timo Cruz: Rick Gonzalez
  • Junior Battle: Nana Gbewonyo
  • Worm: Antwon Tanner
  • Jason Lyle: Channing Tatum
  • Kyra: Ashanti
  • Maddux: Texas Battle
  • Susan: Lacey Beeman
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