Movie Description In this true story, a class not expected to exceed beyond basic arithmetic, thanks to an inspirational teacher, make academic history by achieving record high scores in the state's Advanced Placement Calculus Exam. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actor--Edward James Olmos.
| Credits | | Cast: | Andy Garcia, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosana De Soto |
Notes Color by Foto-Kem; prints by Technicolor.
Additional cast members: Mark Eliot (Tito); Will Gotay (Pancho); Bodie Olmos (Fernando Escalante); Vanessa Marquez (Ana)
Independently produced, "Stand and Deliver" was picked up for distribution by Warner Brothers for an estimated $5 million.
Winner of 1989 Independent Spirit Awards for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress., DVD Features:
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Editorial Reviews "...[Olmos] has the viewer rooting for him all the way....His enthusiasm really catches on..." Maslin
"...Inspirational....It's a heartwarming message picture..." Variety - Cart. (02/17/1988)
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