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Film 2005 136 min

Coach Carter

“It begins on the streets. It ends here.”

TMDB Rating ★ 7.6
Votes 3,258
Director Thomas Carter
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Drama History
The Story

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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Cast & Characters

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Ken Carter
Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chard

Robert Ri'chard

Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyo

Nana Gbewonyo

Junior Battle
Antwon Tanner

Antwon Tanner

Worm
Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Jason Lyle
Ashanti

Ashanti

Kyra
Texas Battle

Texas Battle

Maddux
Lacey Beeman

Lacey Beeman

Susan
Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Mrs. Battle
Allison Kyler

Allison Kyler

Dancer
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