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Stand and Deliver

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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. The true story of Jaime Escalante, the East Los Angeles mathematics teacher who challenges the system and the stereotypes to raise the standard of life for his inner-city students.

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Edward James Olmos
Jaime Escalante
Estelle Harris
Secretary
Mark Phelan
Cop

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Awards

  • 1989 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 1989 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - nominated
  • 1989 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - nominated
  • 1989 - Golden Eagle Award - Best Film - winner

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