Stand and Deliver
1988, English. Directed by Ramón Menéndez.
At a tough school, someone had to take a stand...and someone did. Together, one teacher and one class proved to America they could...
Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Ramón MenéndezDirector
- Edward James OlmosJaime A. Escalante
- Lou Diamond PhillipsAngel Guzman
- Rosanna DeSotoFabiola Escalante
- Andy GarciaDr. Ramirez
- Estelle HarrisSecretary
- Mark PhelanCop
- Virginia ParisRaquel Ortega
- EliotTito (as Mark Eliot)
- Adelaida AlvarezSexy Girl
- Carmen ArgenzianoMolina
- Bodie OlmosFernando Escalante
- Vanessa MarquezAna Delgado
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Musca, Ramón Menéndez
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $14M
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Stand and Deliver: quick answers
Is Stand and Deliver worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 498 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Stand and Deliver have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stand and Deliver. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Stand and Deliver suitable for kids?
Stand and Deliver is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Stand and Deliver?
If you liked Stand and Deliver, try To Sir, with Love, To Sir, with Love II, Dangerous Minds.
Who directed Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver (1988) was directed by Ramón Menéndez and stars Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto.