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Gridiron Gang is a 2006 American biographical sports drama film directed by Phil Joanou, and starring Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, Kevin Dunn, Leon Rippy and L. Scott Caldwell. It is loosely based on the true story of the Kilpatrick Mustangs during the 1990 season.
- $30 million
- Paul R. Gagne, Neal H. Moritz
Sep 15, 2006 · A movie based on a true story of a probation officer who forms a football team with teenage inmates at a detention center. The film shows the challenges, struggles and achievements of the players and their coach, played by Dwayne Johnson and Xzibit.
- (79K)
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Phil Joanou
- 2006-09-15
Sep 15, 2006 · Gridiron Gang is a 2006 film starring Dwayne Johnson as a probation officer who forms a football team with juvenile delinquents. The film is based on a true story and has mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
- (8.4K)
- Phil Joanou
- PG-13
- Dwayne Johnson
Dec 25, 2023 · Gridiron Gang is a sports film based on a true story of a juvenile detention center's football team and their coach. The character of Willie Weathers is loosely based on Michael Black, who played in the NFL after his transformation through sports and mentorship.
In this moving drama, a probation officer at a detention camp for juvenile delinquents hopes to mold teenage inmates into a successful football team. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Phil Joanou
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A movie about a counselor who forms a football team with juvenile delinquents in a detention center. The team faces challenges, rivalries, and triumphs as they learn discipline, teamwork, and self-esteem.
Based on a true story: searching for a way to change the lives of teenage gang-bangers, a detention center counselor decides - against all odds - to teach them football.
