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187 (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 26 Fresh: 8  Rotten:18 Average Rating: 5.3/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins

Synopsis: After being felled by a vicious stabbing attack precipitated by failing a student, a determined Brooklyn high school science teacher heads west for a fresh start. But his new assignment--substitute relief in a gang-ridden school for a teacher on "stress leave"--proves even more... After being felled by a vicious stabbing attack precipitated by failing a student, a determined Brooklyn high school science teacher heads west for a fresh start. But his new assignment--substitute relief in a gang-ridden school for a teacher on "stress leave"--proves even more exhausting, as his new pupils' resistance to his teaching soon provokes a potentially deadly desperation. Penned by first-timer Scott Yagemann, a seven-year veteran of the LA school system. "187" is California police code for murder. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, Kelly Rowan, Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez, Tony Plana

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Screenwriter: Scott Yagemann
Producer: Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 15, 2000

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Pan & Scan - 1.33
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
  • Dual Side - Single Layer

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Surround - French

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1. Theatrical Trailer
  • Audio Commentary - 1. Samuel L. Jackson - Star, Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez - Star, Kevin Reynolds - Director, Scott Yagemann - Writer

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Access

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8/10

A compelling, sobering drama about a well-intentioned high-school teacher driven over the edge by criminal student predators. Jackson gives a commanding, very empathetic performance.

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Chuck O'Leary
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3/5

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Greg Maki
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Dragan Antulov
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01/12/04
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central
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4/5

Excellent drama about what tough schools are really like. Doesn't glamorize students or teachers. Powerful.

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07/25/03
Fred Topel
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1/5

Awful urban angst piece. One of Jackson's worst roles.

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05/23/03
Jon Niccum
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Susan Tavernetti
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Jeffrey Westhoff
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Marc Savlov
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Dwayne E. Leslie
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James Kendrick
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