---
title: 'Coach Carter (2005)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Thomas Carter'
released: '2005-01-14'
runtime_minutes: 136
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'History'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/coach-carter-2005'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0393162/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Coach Carter (2005)

2005 · 136 min · Drama, History · United States


## Synopsis

Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter. It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. The screenplay was co-written by John Gatins and Mark Schwahn. The cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum, Debbi Morgan, Robert Ri'chard, and singer Ashanti.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Thomas Carter](https://cinepixo.com/people/thomas-carter)
- **Screenplay:** [Mark Schwahn](https://cinepixo.com/people/mark-schwahn), [John Gatins](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-gatins)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Trevor Rabin](https://cinepixo.com/people/trevor-rabin)
- **Producer:** [Brian Robbins](https://cinepixo.com/people/brian-robbins), [Michael Tollin](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-tollin)
- **Director of Photography:** [Sharone Meir](https://cinepixo.com/people/sharone-meir)
- **Editor:** [Peter E. Berger](https://cinepixo.com/people/peter-e-berger)

## Cast

- [Andy Umberger](https://cinepixo.com/people/andy-umberger)
- [Rick Gonzalez](https://cinepixo.com/people/rick-gonzalez) as Timo Cruz
- [Mel Winkler](https://cinepixo.com/people/mel-winkler)
- [Deena Dill](https://cinepixo.com/people/deena-dill)
- [Samuel L. Jackson](https://cinepixo.com/people/samuel-l-jackson) as Ken Carter
- [Marc McClure](https://cinepixo.com/people/marc-mcclure)
- [Ray Baker](https://cinepixo.com/people/ray-baker)
- [Vincent Laresca](https://cinepixo.com/people/vincent-laresca)
- [Shorty Mack](https://cinepixo.com/people/shorty-mack)
- [Sonya Eddy](https://cinepixo.com/people/sonya-eddy)
- [Antwon Tanner](https://cinepixo.com/people/antwon-tanner) as Jaron "Worm" Willis
- [Denise Dowse](https://cinepixo.com/people/denise-dowse) as Principal Garrison
- [Octavia Spencer](https://cinepixo.com/people/octavia-spencer) as Mrs. Willa Battle
- [Paul Rae](https://cinepixo.com/people/paul-rae)
- [Ashanti](https://cinepixo.com/people/ashanti) as Kyra

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Official site: http://www.coachcartermovie.com/
Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/coach-carter-2005
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