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Coach Carter (2005)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 40,373 users
Metascore:
57/100
Reviews: 186 user | 123 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him. Director:Thomas Carter |
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| Samuel L. Jackson | ... | ||
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| Robert Ri'chard | ... | ||
| Rick Gonzalez | ... | ||
| Nana Gbewonyo | ... |
Junior Battle
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| Antwon Tanner | ... |
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| Channing Tatum | ... | ||
| Ashanti | ... |
Kyra
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| Texas Battle | ... | ||
| Denise Dowse | ... |
Principal Garrison
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| Debbi Morgan | ... |
Tonya
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Mel Winkler | ... |
Coach White
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| Vincent Laresca | ... |
Renny
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| Sidney Faison | ... |
Ty Crane
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| Octavia Spencer | ... |
Mrs. Battle
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Storyline
In 1999, Ken Carter, a successful sporting goods store owner, accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of Richmond, CA, where he was a champion athlete. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, Carter sets about to change both. He immediately imposes a strict regime typified in written contracts that include stipulations for respectful behavior, a dress code and good grades as requisites to being allowed to participate. The initial resistance from the boys is soon dispelled as the team under Carter's tutelage becomes a undefeated competitor in the games. However, when the overconfident team's behavior begins to stray and Carter learns that too many players are doing poorly in class, he takes immediate action. To the outrage of the team, the school and the community, Carter cancels all team activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic improvement... Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
It begins on the street. It ends here.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence, sexual content, language, teen partying and some drug material See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
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Тренер Картер See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$29,168,180 (USA) (16 January 2005) (2524 Screens)Gross:
$67,253,092 (USA) (1 May 2005)Company Credits
Production Co:
Coach Carter, MTV Films, MMDP Munich Movie Development & Production GmbH & Co. Project KG See more »
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2.35 : 1
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streaks where the cast members are shown. See more »
by Anthony Hamilton & Mark Batson
Performed by Anthony Hamilton
Courtesy of SoSo Def Records / Zomba Label Group
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Trivia
The highest opening weekend of any release from an MTV Film: $24,182,961 (week of January 14-16, 2005). See more »Goofs
Factual errors: No doubt for poetic license, a physical padlock has been put on the gym door by Kenny Carter to "lock out" his players from practice. In real life, Carter, as depicted a part-time walk-on coach, would not have the power to lock out Richmond High School's girls basketball team, wrestling team, badminton team and PE classes. The "lockout" was symbolic, not physical. See more »Quotes
Jason Lyle: You said we're a team. One person struggles, we all struggle. One person triumphs, we all triumph.See more »
Crazy Credits
During the opening credits there is the sound of dribbling and there arestreaks where the cast members are shown. See more »
Connections
Referenced in "One Tree Hill: I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight (#7.8)" (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"Comin' from Where I'm From"by Anthony Hamilton & Mark Batson
Performed by Anthony Hamilton
Courtesy of SoSo Def Records / Zomba Label Group
Under license from BMG Film & TV Music See more »
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