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Stand and Deliver
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ramón Menéndez. With Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods…
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Release snapshot for Stand and Deliver.
MoviHero lists March 11, 1988 as the release date for Stand and Deliver. Ramón Menéndez is the listed director. The listed cast includes Edward James Olmos as Jaime A. Escalante, Lou Diamond Phillips as Angel Guzman, Rosanna DeSoto as Fabiola Escalante, Andy Garcia as Dr. Ramirez. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 11, 1988
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 43m
DirectorRamón Menéndez
CastEdward James Olmos as Jaime A. Escalante, Lou Diamond Phillips as Angel Guzman, Rosanna DeSoto as Fabiola Escalante, Andy Garcia as Dr. Ramirez
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 501 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Rewatchability6/10
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otherJaime A. EscalanteJaime A. Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), played by Edward James Olmos.Open character guide otherAngel GuzmanAngel Guzman in Stand and Deliver (1988), played by Lou Diamond Phillips.Open character guide otherFabiola EscalanteFabiola Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), played by Rosanna DeSoto.Open character guide
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