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One Eight Seven

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Samuel L. Jackson and Clifton Collins Jr. in One Eight Seven (1997)
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15 months after being stabbed 9 times by a student at work as a high school teacher in NYC, Mr. Garfield is working in LA as a substitute teacher come full-time. He refuses to be a victim an... Read all15 months after being stabbed 9 times by a student at work as a high school teacher in NYC, Mr. Garfield is working in LA as a substitute teacher come full-time. He refuses to be a victim anymore.15 months after being stabbed 9 times by a student at work as a high school teacher in NYC, Mr. Garfield is working in LA as a substitute teacher come full-time. He refuses to be a victim anymore.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writer
    • Scott Yagemann
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • John Heard
    • Kelly Rowan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writer
    • Scott Yagemann
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • John Heard
    • Kelly Rowan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 106User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    One Eight Seven (1997)
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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Trevor Garfieldas Trevor Garfield
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Dave Childressas Dave Childress
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Ellen Henryas Ellen Henry
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    • Cesar Sanchezas Cesar Sanchez
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Principal Garciaas Principal Garcia
    Karina Arroyave
    Karina Arroyave
    • Rita Martinezas Rita Martinez
    Lobo Sebastian
    Lobo Sebastian
    • Benny Chaconas Benny Chacon
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • Larry Hylandas Larry Hyland
    Jonah Rooney
    • Stevie Littletonas Stevie Littleton
    Demetrius Navarro
    Demetrius Navarro
    • Pacoas Paco
    Ebony Monique Solomon
    • Lakesiaas Lakesia
    Jonny Bogris
    Jonny Bogris
    • Barsekas Barsek
    • (as Yannis Bogris)
    Dominic Hoffman
    Dominic Hoffman
    • Victoras Victor
    Martha Velez
    • Mrs. Chaconas Mrs. Chacon
    Method Man
    Method Man
    • Dennis Broadwayas Dennis Broadway
    Sage Allen
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    • Anglo Womanas Anglo Woman
    Donal Gibson
    Donal Gibson
    • Animal Regulation Officeras Animal Regulation Officer
    • Director
      • Kevin Reynolds
    • Writer
      • Scott Yagemann
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    Storyline

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    High school teacher Trevor Garfield is stabbed by bad-boy student. Fifteen months later, he moves to Los Angeles to the unruly, predominantly Latino school. He has to tame wolf-like students.
    • teacher as protagonist
    • substitute teacher
    • hood
    • pubic hair
    • male pubic hair
    • 54 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When schools become war zones and both sides start taking casualties, what then?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, strong language, drug use and brief nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Written by a real-life teacher.
    • Goofs
      When Cesar and his friends are in the car right before they enter Garfield's house, they all pass around what seems to be a marijuana joint. But the camera's closeup of it reveals it to be a regular cigarette.
    • Quotes

      Trevor Garfield: Your whole way of life is bullshit! Macho is bullshit!

      Cesar: It's all I got!

    • Crazy credits
      A teacher wrote this movie.
    • Alternate versions
      When aired on USA Network, the scene where Rita is topless uses different camera angles to avoid nudity.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Air Force One/Good Burger/Cafe Society/In the Company of Men/Box of Moonlight (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Slack Hands
      Written by Dominic Oakenfull, Robert Bernard Gallagher and Valerie Etienne

      Performed by Galliano

      Courtesy of Slack Records UK/Talkin' Loud/Mercury Records Limited

      By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews106

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Now I work as a "sub" and I watched the film again...
    I saw this film a bunch of times years ago, back when I bought it. I liked it a lot. Now I am older and I'm working as a "sub", just like Mr. G. So I came to think of this film again, and now I've just finished watching it again. It is excellent. Even though conditions are not _that_ extreme here in Denmark, there are still a lot of similarities, and I feel with Mr. G. I'm a little bit closer to understanding what is going on in his head. I think this film does an excellent job in portraying its characters. The conflict and the subject of teacher/student relationship are brilliantly described. Furthermore, all of the actors, and Samuel L. Jackson in particular, are doing great jobs. What I also notice watching it again is the absolutely beautiful camera-technical and lighting effects.
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    5
    • tr0315
    • Aug 29, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 30, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 187
    • Filming locations
      • Verdugo Hills High School - 10625 Plainview Avenue, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Icon Entertainment International
      • Icon Productions
      • R U Dun Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,727,130
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,222,984
      • Aug 3, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,727,130
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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