187 Movie Review 1997

Jackson's a Brooklyn high school teacher who is brutally attacked by one of his students. His physical scars are healed, but his emotional state is marred as he takes some pretty unorthodox teaching methods to a troubled L.A. school. Very dark, psychological drama with a powerful performance by Jackson. Tough film whose title refers to the California penal code number for murder. First film from director Reynolds after his "Waterworld" fiasco.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 119 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

High School, Hell High School, Dedicated Teachers, L.A.

Screenplay

Scott Yagemann

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, Kelly Rowan, Clifton (Gonzalez) Collins, Tony Plana, Lobo Sebastian, Jack Kehler, Demetrius Navarro, Karina Arroyave

Cinematography

Ericson Core

Director

Kevin Reynolds

Producer

Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety, Icon Productions, Warner Bros.