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..."

Mar 11 1988 PG 1h 43m
Biography, Drama

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.

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Plot

Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a Hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods help gang members and no-hopers pass the rigorous Advanced Placement exam in calculus.

Written by

Ramón Menéndez, Tom Musca

Directed by

Ramón Menéndez

Cast

Edward James Olmos, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Olmos Productions, American Playhouse, Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English, Español

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 7 nominations total

Trailers
Stand and Deliver (1988) Official Trailer - Edward James Olmos, Estelle Harris Movie HD
Stand and Deliver - Trailer
Featurettes
Edward James Olmos on STAND AND DELIVER ('88)
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Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
77
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