Stand and Deliver

1988, Drama/Biography, 1h 42m

60 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Stand and Deliver pulls off the unlikely feat of making math class the stuff of underdog drama -- and pays rousing tribute to a real-life inspirational figure in the bargain. Read critic reviews

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Los Angeles high school teacher Jaime Escalante (Edward James Olmos) is being hassled by tough students like Angel Guzman (Lou Diamond Phillips). But Jaime is also pressured by his bosses, who want him to control his raucous classroom. Caught in the middle, he opts to immerse his students in higher math. After intensive study, his students ace California's calculus test, only to learn that their scores are being questioned. They'll have to retake the exam in order to quiet the critics.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Drama, Biography
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ramón Menéndez
  • Producer:
    Tom Musca
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $11.9M
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Edward James Olmos
Jaime A. Escalante
Lou Diamond Phillips
Angel Guzman
Rosanna DeSoto
Fabiola Escalante
Andy Garcia
Dr. Ramirez (Educational Testing Service)
Will Gotay
Pancho
Ingrid Oliu
Guadalupe 'Lupe' Escobar
Virginia Paris
Raquel Ortega
Mark Eliot
Tito
Ramón Menéndez
Director
Lindsay Law
Executive Producer
Tom Musca
Producer
Craig Safan
Original Music
Tom Richmond
Cinematographer
Nancy Richardson
Film Editor
Jaki Brown
Casting
Toni Livingston
Casting
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Designer
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