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Coach Carter

Name: Coach Carter
Director: Thomas Carter
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2005-01-14
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez, Nana Gbewonyo

DramaHistory

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.

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Cast

Samuel L. JacksonRob BrownRobert Ri'chardRick GonzalezNana GbewonyoAntwon TannerChanning TatumAshantiTexas BattleDenise DowseDebbi MorganMel Winkler

Director

Thomas Carter

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