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Jan 14, 2005 · A movie based on the true story of Ken Carter, a high school basketball coach who benched his team for poor grades and academic performance. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Channing Tatum, and Robert Ri'chard, the film explores the challenges and rewards of coaching and mentoring young athletes.
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- 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.
Jan 14, 2005 · In 1999, Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson) returns to his old high school in Richmond, California, to get the basketball team into shape. With tough rules and academic discipline, he succeeds in ...
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- Thomas Carter
- PG-13
- Samuel L. Jackson
Jan 13, 2005 · A clue to Jackson's thinking may be found in his new film, "Coach Carter," based on the true story of a California high school basketball coach who placed grades ahead of sports.
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.
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...
Jan 14, 2005 · A drama based on a true story of a high school basketball coach who benched his undefeated team for poor grades. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and learn more about the film on TMDB.
