Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.
Director:
Phil Joanou
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Dwayne Johnson | ... | Sean Porter (as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson) | |
| Xzibit | ... | Malcolm Moore | |
| L. Scott Caldwell | ... | Bobbi Porter | |
| Leon Rippy | ... | Paul Higa | |
| Kevin Dunn | ... | Ted Dexter | |
| Jade Yorker | ... | Willie Weathers | |
| David V. Thomas | ... | Kelvin Owens (as David Thomas) | |
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Setu Taase | ... | Junior Palaita |
| Mo McRae | ... | Leon Hayes (as Mo) | |
| James Earl | ... | Donald Madlock (as James Earl III) | |
| Trever O'Brien | ... | Kenny Bates | |
| Brandon Mychal Smith | ... | Bug Wendal | |
| Jurnee Smollett | ... | Danyelle Rollins | |
| Michael J. Pagan | ... | Roger Weathers | |
| Jamal Mixon | ... | Jamal Evans | |
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In the Kilpatrick juvenile detention center, the supervisor and former football player Sean Porter sees the lack of discipline, self-esteem, union and perspective in the teenage interns and proposes to prepare a football team to play in one league. He is supported by his superiors and his successful experience changes the lives of many young kids. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Keywords:
los angeles california | california | usa | united states | football team |Taglines:
One goal. A second chance.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some startling scenes of violence, mature thematic material and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Sean Porter: Everybody listen up. The Gridiron is a football field. On the Gridiron, we do it my way, not your way. Your way got you here. Whatever gang you claim, whatever hood you're from, this is your hood now.
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Written by Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Bell), Ronald Bell, George Funky Brown (as George Brown),
Eumir Deodato, Robert Spike Mickens (as Robert Mickens), Claydes Smith,
, J.T. Taylor (as James Taylor), Dennis D.T. Thomas (as Dennis Thomas) and Earl Toon (as Earl Toon,
, Jr.)
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Trivia
Sadly, after 20 years at Camp Kilpatrick, the stellar football program featured in the film was sidelined in 2014 pending the outcome of a study on the long term benefits thereof; despite helping to send multiple former Mustang players to college. See more »Goofs
The first time we see Junior's last name written on his helmet (inside the locker room), it is written with one capital letter and the rest are small letters. Seconds later, on the practice field, his name is written in all capital letters. See more »Quotes
[from trailer]Sean Porter: Everybody listen up. The Gridiron is a football field. On the Gridiron, we do it my way, not your way. Your way got you here. Whatever gang you claim, whatever hood you're from, this is your hood now.
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Crazy Credits
Scenes are shown from the 1992 documentary "Gridiron Gang" which inspired this film. See more »Soundtracks
CelebrationWritten by Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Bell), Ronald Bell, George Funky Brown (as George Brown),
Eumir Deodato, Robert Spike Mickens (as Robert Mickens), Claydes Smith,
, J.T. Taylor (as James Taylor), Dennis D.T. Thomas (as Dennis Thomas) and Earl Toon (as Earl Toon,
, Jr.)
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 September 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Gridiron Gang See more »Filming Locations:
Agoura High School - 28545 W. Driver Avenue, Agoura Hills, California, USA See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$14,414,630, 17 September 2006Gross USA:
$38,432,823Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$41,480,851Company Credits
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Gridiron Gang was better than expected because of the exceptional performances by the cast including Dwayne Johnson and Xzibit. Director Phil Joanou is admirable in making this movie based on a true story because I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one and I ended up enjoying it. Dwayne Johnson turns in a solid performance as Sean Porter a juvenile detention center counselor who changes the lives of many troubled teenagers for the better by getting them to join a football team. Xzibit doesn't have much to do but he still is effective as Malcolm Moore whose Sean's friend and a fellow counselor. The rest of the cast are good in their roles as well. The pacing was a little slow at times but the rest of the movie made up for it's few flaws. I was impressed with Gridiron Gang and if people give it a chance I'm sure they'll enjoy it too. Overall despite some flaws Gridiron Gang is a well made coming of age drama with complex characters, some realistic sports action, and equally impressive performances by the cast especially Johnson who make this movie based on a true story worth the time to watch because it deserves to be told.