Stand and Deliver (1988)
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.
Director: Ramón Menéndez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: March 11, 1988
Cast
- Edward James Olmos - Jaime A. Escalante
- Lou Diamond Phillips - Angel Guzman
- Rosanna DeSoto - Fabiola Escalante
- Andy Garcia - Dr. Ramirez
- Estelle Harris - Secretary
- Mark Phelan - Cop
- Virginia Paris - Raquel Ortega
- Eliot - Tito (as Mark Eliot)
- Adelaida Alvarez - Sexy Girl
- Carmen Argenziano - Molina
Screenplay
Music: Craig Safan
Cinematography: Tom Richmond
Editing: Nancy Richardson
Production: American Playhouse, Olmos Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds
Keywords
mathematics, education, based on true story, teacher, drop-out, high school teacher, mexican american
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stand and Deliver about?
- 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.
- Who directed Stand and Deliver?
- Stand and Deliver was directed by Ramón Menéndez.
- Who stars in Stand and Deliver?
- Stand and Deliver stars Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, Andy Garcia, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan.
- How long is Stand and Deliver?
- Stand and Deliver has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Stand and Deliver?
- Stand and Deliver is a Drama film.
- How much did Stand and Deliver gross?
- Stand and Deliver grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was Stand and Deliver produced?
- Stand and Deliver was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Stand and Deliver?
- The themes of Stand and Deliver include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds.