
Coach Carter(2005)
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.



Laura Linney
Laura Marshall

Rupert Grint
Ben Marshall

Julie Walters
Evie Walton

Michelle Duncan
Bryony

Oliver Milburn
Peter

Tamsin Egerton
Sarah

Nicholas Farrell
Robert

Jim Norton
Mr. Fincham

Chandra Ruegg
Chandra

Rose Keegan
Emma Pagent
Driving Lessons is a comedy, drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of authoritarian education, teacher. Directed by Jeremy Brock, it stars Laura Linney, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters. A shy teenage boy trying to escape the influence of his domineering mother, has his world changed when he begins to work for a retired actress.
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