Pride

Pride

104 mins | Drama | March 23, 2007

In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.

Pride

104 mins | Drama | March 23, 2007

Pride
In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Lionsgate, Fortress Features
Original title Pride
Directors Sunu Gonera
Writers Kevin Michael Smith, Michael Gozzard, Norman Vance Jr., J. Mills Goodloe

Cast

Terrence Howard

as Jim Ellis

Bernie Mac

as Elston

Kimberly Elise

as Sue Davis

Tom Arnold

as Bink

Brandon Fobbs

as Puddin Head

Regine Nehy

as Willie

Nate Parker

as Hakim

Kevin Phillips

as Andre

Scott Eastwood

as Jake

Evan Ross

as Reggie

Gary Anthony Sturgis

as Franklin

Jesse Moore

as Artrell

Carol Sutton

as Ophelia

Tony Bentley

as Race Official

Vance Strickland

as Race Official (Mainline)

Louis Herthum

as Coach Logan - 1964

Wayne Ferrara

as Race Official (PDR)

George Sanchez

as Starter - 1964

Anthony Bean

as Ron Lincoln

Jim Ellis III

as city worker

Harold Evans

as Reverend

Catherine Shreves

as Tv Reporter

Terence Rosemore

as Black Maintenance Man