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Coach Carter
2005
Jan 14, 2005 · A movie based on the true story of Ken Carter, a high school basketball coach who benches his team for poor academic performance. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Channing Tatum, and Robert Ri'chard, directed by Thomas Carter.
- (173K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Thomas Carter
- 2005-01-14
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.
A successful businessman returns to his high school basketball team as coach, only to take controversial action to make sure that his players succeed in the classroom as well as on the court. Samuel L. Jackson stars in this inspirational sports drama.
- 136 min
Based on an incredible true story, Coach Carter is the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach Ken Carter (Academy Award® nominee SAMUEL L. JACKSON), who received...
Coach Ken Carter (Jackson) takes over the head coaching job for the Oilers basketball team at his old high school Richmond, having played on the team himself, earning unbeaten records. Carter quickly learns that the athletes are rude and disrespectful, and are in need of discipline.