Coach Carter
It begins on the streets. It ends here.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$30000000
Revenue
$76669554
Runtime
136 min
Release Date
2005-01-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3063
Vote Average
7.582
Samuel L. Jackson
Ken Carter
Rob Brown
Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chard
Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalez
Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyo
Junior Battle
Antwon Tanner
Worm
Channing Tatum
Jason Lyle
Ashanti
Kyra
Texas Battle
Maddux
Lacey Beeman
Susan
Octavia Spencer
Mrs. Battle
Allison Kyler
Dancer
Cindy Chiu
Bay Hill Cheerleader
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
Dominique
Dana Davis
Peyton
Sonya Eddy
Worm's Mother
Debbi Morgan
Tonya
Mel Winkler
Coach White
Paul Rae
Guardian
Ray Baker
St. Francis Coach
Roger Lim
Benson Chiu (uncredited)
Vincent Laresca
Renny
Sidney Faison
Ty Crane
Marc McClure
Susan's Dad
Jenny Gago
President Martinez
Ben Weber
Mr. Gesek
Floyd Levine
Taxi Driver
Robert Hoffman
Dancer
Denise Dowse
Principal Garrison
Tanee McCall
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