Coach Carter

Coach Carter

136 mins | Drama, History | Jan. 14, 2005

Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.

Coach Carter

136 mins | Drama, History | Jan. 14, 2005

Coach Carter
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers Paramount, MTV Films, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Original title Coach Carter
Directors Thomas Carter
Writers John Gatins, Mark Schwahn

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

as Ken Carter

Rob Brown

as Kenyon Stone

Robert Ri'chard

as Damien Carter

Rick Gonzalez

as Timo Cruz

Nana Gbewonyo

as Junior Battle

Antwon Tanner

as Worm

Channing Tatum

as Jason Lyle

Ashanti

as Kyra

Texas Battle

as Maddux

Lacey Beeman

as Susan

Octavia Spencer

as Mrs. Battle

Allison Kyler

as Dancer

Cindy Chiu

as Bay Hill Cheerleader

Dana Davis

as Peyton

Sonya Eddy

as Worm's Mother

Debbi Morgan

as Tonya

Mel Winkler

as Coach White

Paul Rae

as Guardian

Ray Baker

as St. Francis Coach

Roger Lim

as Benson Chiu (uncredited)

Vincent Laresca

as Renny

Sidney Faison

as Ty Crane

Marc McClure

as Susan's Dad

Jenny Gago

as President Martinez

Ben Weber

as Mr. Gesek

Floyd Levine

as Taxi Driver