| Coach Carter | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Thomas Carter |
| Written by | Mark Schwahn John Gatins |
| Produced by | David Gale Brian Robbins Michael Tollin |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sharone Meir |
| Edited by | Peter Berger |
| Music by | Trevor Rabin |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million[1] |
| Box office | $76.7 million[1] |
Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter. It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results.[2][3][4] The screenplay was co-written by John Gatins and Mark Schwahn. The cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum (in his film debut), Debbi Morgan, Robert Ri'chard, and the singer Ashanti.
The film was a co-production between MTV Films and Tollin/Robbins Productions. It was commercially distributed by Paramount Pictures for theatrical release and home video rental. The film explores professional ethics, academics, and athletics.[5] The sports action in the film was coordinated by Mark Ellis. On January 11, the film's soundtrack was released by Capitol Records, and the film's score was composed and orchestrated by musician Trevor Rabin.
Coach Carter was released in the United States on January 14, 2005, and earned $77 million. It received a varied reception from critics.[6]
- ^ a b "Coach Carter (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ^ Turner, Miki (January 13, 2005). "The real Coach Carter is a class act". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- ^ "Coach scores points for academics". San Francisco Chronicle. SFGate.com. January 8, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- ^ McManis, Sam (January 12, 1999). "Richmond Rebound". San Francisco Chronicle. SFGate.com. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- ^ Thomas Carter. (2005). Coach Carter [Motion picture] Production Notes. United States: Paramount Pictures.
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