Pride | |
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![]() One-sheet theatrical poster for Pride | |
Directed by | Sunu Gonera |
Screenplay by | Kevin Michael Smith Michael Gozzard J. Mills Goodloe |
Story by | Kevin Michael Smith Michael Gozzard |
Produced by | Brett Forbes Paul Hall Patrick Rizzotti Adam Rosenfelt John Sacchi Terrence Howard |
Starring | Terrence Howard Bernie Mac Kimberly Elise Tom Arnold |
Cinematography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
Edited by | Billy Fox |
Music by | Aaron Zigman |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $7.1 million[1] |
Pride is a 2007 American biographical film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007. Loosely based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis,[2] Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, and Kimberly Elise. The film was directed by Sunu Gonera.
The film centers on Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) and grouchy but caring janitor Elston (Bernie Mac). The two have a short-lived rivalry before becoming good friends.