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One Eight Seven (1997)

“When schools become war zones and both sides start taking casualties, what then?”

6.7/10 · 642 votes 1h 59m r ThrillerDrama

#53 of 113 films from 1997 #968 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Kevin Reynolds · Written by Scott Yagemann

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Overview

When a Brooklyn high school student writes the police code for homicide, 187, inside a textbook owned by teacher Trevor Garfield, Garfield feels threatened. The principal dismisses the incident, but the same student stabs Trevor soon after. Fifteen months later, a physically and emotionally scarred Trevor relocates to California and takes up substitute teaching. To his dismay, his new school is as full of dangerously undisciplined students as his old one—including four Latin Americans and a European American claiming membership in tagging gang K.O.S. (Kappin' Off Suckers)—driving him over the edge.

Cast

Samuel L. Jacksonas Trevor
John Heardas Childress
Kelly Rowanas Ellen
Clifton Collins Jr.as Cesar
Tony Planaas Garcia
Karina Arroyaveas Rita
Lobo Sebastianas Benny
Jack Kehleras Hyland
Jonah Rooneyas Stevie
Demetrius Navarroas Paco
Ebony Monique Solomonas Lakesia
Jonny Bogrisas Barsek
Dominic Hoffmanas Victor
Martha Velezas Mrs. Chacon

Facts

Release dateJuly 29, 1997
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) — about the same as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$5,716,080 (0.3× budget)
IMDbtt0118531

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Questions

How long is One Eight Seven?
One Eight Seven runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is One Eight Seven worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 642 votes, which places it #53 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 54%) and #968 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed One Eight Seven?
One Eight Seven was directed by Kevin Reynolds. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Tristan & Isolde (2006).
Who stars in One Eight Seven?
Samuel L. Jackson as Trevor; John Heard as Childress; Kelly Rowan as Ellen; Clifton Collins Jr. as Cesar; Tony Plana as Garcia; Karina Arroyave as Rita.
What is One Eight Seven rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for One Eight Seven?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16938.

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