Stand and Deliver
"At a tough school, someone had to take a stand...and someone did. Together, one teacher and one class proved to America they could..."
Originally released in 1988. Stand and Deliver is a drama film. directed by Ramón Menéndez.
Starring Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Rosanna DeSoto
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (424 votes)
Box Office
$14M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward James Olmos
as Jaime A. Escalante
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Angel Guzman
Rosanna DeSoto
as Fabiola Escalante
Andy Garcia
as Dr. Ramirez
Estelle Harris
as Secretary
Mark Phelan
as Cop
Virginia Paris
as Raquel Ortega
Eliot
as Tito (as Mark Eliot)
Adelaida Alvarez
as Sexy Girl
Carmen Argenziano
as Molina
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,994,920
Production Companies
- American Playhouse
- Olmos Productions
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 ...
Who directed Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver was directed by Ramón Menéndez.
How long is Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Stand and Deliver released?
Stand and Deliver was released on March 11, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stand and Deliver?
The main cast of Stand and Deliver includes Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, Andy Garcia, Estelle Harris.
Is Stand and Deliver worth watching?
Stand and Deliver has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 424 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.