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Coach Carter 2005 Directed by Thomas Carter

It begins on the streets. It ends here.

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.

Country USA
Production Countries Germany , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $30,000,000
Revenue $76,669,554
Release Date 14 January 2005
136 mins
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson Ken Carter
Rob Brown Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chard Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalez Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyo Junior Battle
Channing Tatum Jason Lyle
Ashanti Kyra
Octavia Spencer Mrs. Battle
Cindy Chiu Bay Hill Cheerleader
Dana Davis Peyton
Sonya Eddy Worm's Mother
Mel Winkler Coach White
Paul Rae Guardian
Ray Baker St. Francis Coach
Roger Lim Benson Chiu (uncredited)
Sidney Faison Ty Crane
Marc McClure Susan's Dad
Jenny Gago President Martinez
Ben Weber Mr. Gesek
Floyd Levine Taxi Driver
Denise Dowse Principal Garrison