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Stand and Deliver is a 1988 American 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. [3]
Based on a true story, the film follows Jaime Escalante, a teacher who inspires his Hispanic students to learn calculus and pass a rigorous exam. Edward James Olmos stars as Escalante and received an Oscar nomination for his performance.
- Ramón Menéndez
- 1 min
A biopic of Jaime Escalante, a high school teacher who inspired his students to learn calculus and overcome challenges. The film follows his unconventional teaching methods, his students' achievements and challenges, and his confrontation with the Educational Testing Service.
IMDb provides the full list of cast and crew members for the 1988 film Stand and Deliver, directed by Ramón Menéndez and starring Edward James Olmos. See the names, roles, and credits of actors, writers, producers, and more.
Aug 12, 2014 · Together, one teacher and one class proved to America they could...Stand and Deliver. Welcome to the Fandango MOVIECLIPS Trailer Vault Channel. Where trailers from the past, from recent to...
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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,...
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- Drama, Biography
- PG
Edward James Olmos's Oscar-nominated performance energizes this true- life story of a Los Angeles high school teacher who drives his students on to excellence at calculus. MPAA Rating: PG (c)...
