Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasSat, Feb 13, 1988Miami International Film Festival
DE
- In CinemasThu, Sep 22, 1988
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Edward James Olmos
as Jaime A. Escalante
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Angel Guzman
Rosanna DeSoto
as Fabiola Escalante
Andy Garcia
as Dr. Ramirez
Estelle Harris
as Secretary
Mark Phelan
as Cop
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