In a Class of His Own (1999) (TV)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Robert Munic

Writer (WGA):

Robert Munic (written by)

Release Date:

17 October 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Rich Donato is the high school janitor at an Oregon high school. He is looked up to by the kids who often seek his advice...

Plot Keywords:

Based On True Story

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips	...	Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lee Jay Bamberry	...	Freddy
Lenno Britos	...	Mr. Guiterrez
A.J. Buckley	...	Jake Matteson
Cara Buono	...	Sherry Donato
Joan Chen	...	Linda Ching
Nathaniel DeVeaux	...	Vincent Lexington
Rich Donato	...	Parent in Auditorium
Frances Flanagan	...	Mrs. Matteson
James Hutson	...	Security Guard
David Kaye	...	Lance
Karin Konoval	...	Mrs. Escobar
Tyler Labine	...	Charles 'Charlie' Zaken
Tom McBeath	...	Skip Jordan
Kandyse McClure	...	Brandy (as Candice McClure)
Wezley Morris	...	Student
Laurie Murdoch	...	Bob Arnoldson
Alonso Oyarzun	...	Andrew Guitterez
Marisa Rudiak	...	Marcela Vargas
Jenafor Ryane	...	Mimi
Marlon Sixto	...	Student
Selina Williams	...	Secretary (as Selina R. Williams)

Also Known As:

Prince of Mirrors: The Rich Donato Story (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Brazil:87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Hallmark

If you still have a heart (which I know you do), READ THIS!

OK, so I won't bore you with current society opinions of this film, but what I will do, is give you a straight shot at what you will see... 1. You will see motivation to change, whether within ourselves a tiny bit, or of the view we have of the world by watching this film. 2. You will see that the individual who commented before me, perhaps did not catch anything positive in an uplifting movie about our children in the current day. Succeeding finally in a world that is against any of the students, they turn out to be boldly "worth-a-"bunch! 3. Humanity is always looking for a hero;someone whom steps up and is HUMBLE enough to actually make a huge difference in life with just a few key people in line. 4. If you are working towards a promotion at your 'job' or you are wanting to make a difference in a child's life (maybe your own) or must simply put your own mark on the map, WATCH this FILM, because it will show you the true sides of every character & their own struggles to 'make it' to the level of "acceptance" (mind you, not above-intelligent, only standard)that the world expects and how hard sometimes that "seems" to reach. But in truth, "In a Class Of His Own" shows each one of us how we are all struggling for the same thing, but no one is willing to admit it!

By the way, Lou Diamond is excellent for this role. For those who remember "La Bamba"- he seems aggressive, but young still and torn with emotion. Yet, in this film, he is steadily prequipped for the demanding nature of the character, brought forth by spectacular supporting actors (not enough of his wife, but the students shine). If you have children of any age, rent this film. Forget that, buy this film. Don't give in to the world's current view, take your own road. It has always given you the best return and somehow, I think you knew that. Enjoy.