Walkout
"Reading. Writing. Revolution."
Originally released in 2006. Walkout is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Edward James Olmos.
Starring Alexa PenaVega, Michael Peña, and Yancey Arias
Synopsis
Walkout is the true story of a young Mexican American high school teacher, Sal Castro. He mentors a group of students in East Los Angeles, when the students decide to stage a peaceful walkout to protest the injustices of the public school system. Set against the background of the civil rights movement of 1968, it is a story of courage and the fight for justice and empowerment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Budget
$9.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alexa PenaVega
as Paula Crisostomo
Michael Peña
as Sal Castro
Yancey Arias
as Panfilo Crisostomo
Laura Harring
as Francis Crisostomo
Efren Ramirez
as Bobby Verdugo
David Warshofsky
as Lloyd Hurley
Holmes Osborne
as Principal Ingles
Tim DeKay
as Mr. Peck
Jonathan Hernandez
as Fernie Flores
Douglas Spain
as David Sanchez
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,500,000
Production Companies
- Maya Pictures
- Esparza / Katz Productions
- Olmos Productions
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walkout about?
Walkout is the true story of a young Mexican American high school teacher, Sal Castro. He mentors a group of students in East Los Angeles, when the students decide to stage a peaceful walkout to pr...
Who directed Walkout?
Walkout was directed by Edward James Olmos.
How long is Walkout?
Walkout has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Walkout released?
Walkout was released on March 18, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Walkout?
The main cast of Walkout includes Alexa PenaVega, Michael Peña, Yancey Arias, Laura Harring, Efren Ramirez.