Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kevin Costner | ... | Jim White | |
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Ramiro Rodriguez | ... | Danny Diaz |
Carlos Pratts | ... | Thomas Valles | |
Johnny Ortiz | ... | Jose Cardenas | |
Rafael Martinez | ... | David Diaz | |
Hector Duran | ... | Johnny Sameniego | |
Sergio Avelar | ... | Victor Puentes | |
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Michael Aguero | ... | Damacio Diaz |
Diana Maria Riva | ... | Señora Diaz | |
Omar Leyva | ... | Señor Diaz | |
Valente Rodriguez | ... | Principal Camillo | |
Danny Mora | ... | Sammy Rosaldo | |
Maria Bello | ... | Cheryl White | |
Morgan Saylor | ... | Julie White | |
Elsie Fisher | ... | Jamie White |
A struggling coach and teacher who has had to move around for different incidents in his career finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America: McFarland, California. There he discovers buried potential in several high school boys and slowly turns them into championship runners and brings them closer than even he could ever imagine.
The thought of a movie about running can be off putting, but personally I feel that you should give this movie a chance.
You won't be surprised that much by what happens as the structure of it is similar to hundreds of other flicks: the typical success story of a bunch of kids you would not bet $5 on. In this case, they have the gift of running, and their trainer (Kevin Costner) is the man to lead them. By the way, after so many years, I still don't know what to think about Kevin Costner. Is he a good actor? or is he just lucky to still get some roles? I haven't got a clue, but either way, his acting will not spoil the movie.
Since it's based on real events, you'll probably watch it out curiosity and forgive any lack of cinematographic quality. You should find it up-lifting and a good enough watch.