One Eight Seven
"When schools become war zones and both sides start taking casualties, what then?"
Originally released in 1997. One Eight Seven is a drama/thriller film. directed by Kevin Reynolds.
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, and Kelly Rowan
Synopsis
After surviving a stabbing by a student, teacher Trevor Garfield moves from New York to Los Angeles. There, he resumes teaching as a substitute teacher. The education system, where violent bullies control the classrooms and the administration is afraid of lawsuits, slowly drives Garfield mad. He then moves to California to be a sub for a predominantly Native Hispanic/Latin-American high school in Los Angeles. He is tormented by members of a Native Hispanic/Latino-American tag crew named K.O.S. (Kappin’ off Suckaz).
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (611 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.7M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Trevor Garfield
John Heard
as Dave Childress
Kelly Rowan
as Ellen Henry
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Cesar Sanchez
Tony Plana
as Principal Garcia
Karina Arroyave
as Rita Martinez
Lobo Sebastian
as Benny Chacon
Jack Kehler
as Larry Hyland
Jonah Rooney
as Stevie Littleton
Demetrius Navarro
as Paco
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,716,080
Production Companies
- Icon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Eight Seven about?
After surviving a stabbing by a student, teacher Trevor Garfield moves from New York to Los Angeles. There, he resumes teaching as a substitute teacher. The education system, where violent bullies ...
Who directed One Eight Seven?
One Eight Seven was directed by Kevin Reynolds.
How long is One Eight Seven?
One Eight Seven has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was One Eight Seven released?
One Eight Seven was released on July 29, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Eight Seven?
The main cast of One Eight Seven includes Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, Kelly Rowan, Clifton Collins Jr., Tony Plana.
Is One Eight Seven worth watching?
One Eight Seven has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 611 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.