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1988 · 103 min · PG

Stand and Deliver

Directed by Ramón Menéndez · Drama

Stand and Deliver (1988) is a Drama film, directed by Ramón Menéndez set in Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated PG.

A biopic, with a hopeful tone.

Composer
Craig Safan
Cinematography
Tom Richmond
Cast
Edward James OlmosLou Diamond PhillipsRosanna DeSotoAndy GarciaEstelle HarrisMark PhelanVirginia ParisEliot

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Tone
Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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