Stand and Deliver is a 1988 American biographical drama film directed by Ramón Menéndez, written by Menéndez and Tom Musca, based on the true story of a high school mathematics teacher, Jaime Escalante. For portraying Escalante, Edward James Olmos was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 61st Academy Awards. The film won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature in 1988. The film's title refers to the 1987 Mr. Mister song of the same name, which is also featured in the film's ending credits.
Stand and Deliver (1988)
Directed by Ramon Menendez
Genres - Biography, Drama, Family |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Teen Film |
Release Date - Mar 11, 1988 |
Run Time - 103 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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$13,994,920
Themes
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Coming Of Age/Teen, Education, Educational Testing Service, Escalante, Jaime Escalante, Los Angeles, Mathematics, Mexican American, Teacher
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Based On: Jaime Escalante
Narrative Location: Los Angeles
Narrative Location: Los Angeles
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Lecţiile
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