Remember the Titans | |
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Directed by | Boaz Yakin |
Produced by |
Jerry Bruckheimer Chad Oman |
Written by | Gregory Allen Howard |
Starring |
Denzel Washington Will Patton Donald Faison Nicole Ari Parker |
Music by | Trevor Rabin |
Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
Edited by | Michael Tronick |
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Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures |
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113 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $30 million |
Box office | $136.7 million |
Remember the Titans: An Original Walt Disney Motion Picture Soundtrack | |
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Film score by Various Artists | |
Released | September 19, 2000 |
Length | 46:21 |
Label | Walt Disney |
Remember the Titans is a 2000 American sports film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Boaz Yakin. The screenplay, written by Gregory Allen Howard, is based on the true story of African-American coach Herman Boone, portrayed by Denzel Washington, and his attempt to integrate the T. C. Williams High School football team in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971. Will Patton portrays Bill Yoast, Boone's assistant coach. Real-life athletes Gerry Bertier and Julius Campbell are portrayed by Ryan Hurst and Wood Harris, respectively.
The film was co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films and released by Buena Vista Pictures. Remember the Titans explores civil topics, such as racism, discrimination and athletics. On September 29, 2000, the film's soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records. It features songs written by several recording artists including Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Hollies, Marvin Gaye, James Taylor and Cat Stevens.
Remember the Titans premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on September 29, 2000, grossing $119 million in domestic ticket receipts. It earned an additional $21 million in business through international release to top out at a combined $136.7 million in gross revenue. The film was considered a financial success due to its $30 million budget. Preceding its theatrical run, the film was generally met with favorable critical reviews before its initial screening in cinemas.