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187 (1997)

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A dedicated educator loses his passion for teaching as he struggles to survive in this tense urban drama. Trevor Garfield (Samuel L. Jackson) is a science teacher trying to make a difference in a tough Brooklyn high school, but he faces an uphill battle against students more interested in gang battles than education and an administration that won't back him up. When Garfield is nearly killed by one of his students, he takes a 15-month sabbatical from education and moves to California, where he

R, 1 hr. 57 min.

Drama

Directed By: Kevin Reynolds

Written By: Scott Yagemann

In Theaters: Jul 30, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Jun 5, 2001

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Samuel L. Jackson
Trevor Garfield
John Heard
Dave Childress
Kelly Rowan
Ellen Henry
Clifton Collins Jr.
Cesar
Tony Plana
Garcia
Karina Arroyave
Rita
Lobo Sebastian
Benny
Jack Kehler
Hyland
Johan Rooney
Stevie
Demetrius Navarro
Paco

Critic Reviews for 187

All Critics (42) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (20) | DVD (6)

A combined psychological and vigilante drama.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Mike Clark

USA Today

Top Critic

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.

March 5, 2006 Comment

Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

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

July 25, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

About.com

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

May 23, 2003 Comment