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Gridiron Gang
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Gridiron Gang

2006-09-15 · 125 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama

Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story.

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Directors
Phil Joanou
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Original Film, Visual Arts Entertainment, Stanhaven Productions, Relativity Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000,000
Revenue
USD 41,500,000

Top Cast

Dwayne JohnsonDwayne JohnsonSean Porter
XzibitXzibitMalcolm Moore
L. Scott CaldwellL. Scott CaldwellBobbi Porter
Leon RippyLeon RippyPaul Higa
Kevin DunnKevin DunnTed Dexter
Jade YorkerJade YorkerWillie Weathers
David V. ThomasDavid V. ThomasKelvin Owens
Setu TaaseSetu TaaseJunior Palaita
Mo McRaeMo McRaeLeon Hayes
James EarlJames EarlDonald Madlock
Trever O'BrienTrever O'BrienKenny Bates
Brandon Mychal SmithBrandon Mychal SmithBug Wendal
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee Smollett-BellDanyelle Rollins
Michael J. PaganMichael J. PaganRoger Weathers
Jamal MixonJamal MixonJamal Evans
Danny MartinezDanny MartinezMiguel Perez
Artie BaxterArtie BaxterJohn Stevens
Joe SeoJoe SeoChoi
Joseph Raymond LuceroJoseph Raymond LuceroChavez
Robert ZepedaPeavy

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