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Remember the Titans

Remember the Titans
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Theatrical release poster
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
Production
company
Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures
Release date
  • September 29, 2000 (2000-09-29)
Running time
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
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.


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