7.6
Summary
After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.
Cast
Denzel Washington
Coach Herman Boone
Will Patton
Coach Bill Yoast
Wood Harris
Julius Campbell
Ryan Hurst
Gerry Bertier
Donald Faison
Petey Jones
Craig Kirkwood
Jerry 'Rev' Harris
Ethan Suplee
Louie Lastik
Kip Pardue
Ronnie 'Sunshine' Bass
Hayden Panettiere
Sheryl Yoast
Nicole Ari Parker
Carol Boone
Kate Bosworth
Emma Hoyt
Earl Poitier
Blue Stanton
Ryan Gosling
Alan Bosley
Burgess Jenkins
Ray Budds
Neal Ghant
Frankie Glascoe
David Jefferson
Cook
Preston Wigasi Brant
Jerry Buck
John Michael Weatherly
Kirk Barker
Gregory Alan Williams
Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
Brett Rice
Coach Herb Tyrell
Richard Fullerton
A.D. Watson
J. Don Ferguson
Executive Director
Krysten Leigh Jones
Nicky Boone
Afemo Omilami
Charles Campbell
Andrew Masset
Colonel William G. Bass
Tim Ware
Fred Bosley
Tom Turbiville
Captain Hal
Tom Nowicki
Coach Ed Henry
Jim Grimshaw
Coach Taber
David Dwyer
Coach Tolbert
Bo Keister
Kip Tyler
Lou Walker
Ferdinand Day
Marion Guyot
Mrs. Jean Bertier
Rhubarb Jones
Radio Announcer
Bob Neal
Colorman
Dan Albright
Doctor
Mike Pniewski
Cop
Sharon Blackwood
Nurse Allice
Paula Claire Jones
White Girl #1
Kelly Cheston
White Girl #2
Walker Jones
White Kid #1
Ronald L. Conner
Black Kid #1
Courtney James Stewart
Black Kid #2
E.Y. Coley
Official
John Wesley
Official
B. Keith Harmon
Crooked Official
Andy Francis
Quarterback
Stuart Greer
Marshall Assistant Coach
Derick Marshall
Lee Roy 'Monk' Davis
Scott Thomas
Fred Alderson
Kevin Dankosky
Reporter #1
David Chandley
Reporter #2
Scott Slade
Reporter #3
Ric Reitz
Reporter #4
Steve Barnes
Titan Supporter
Rory Griffin
Titan
Ryan Kowalske
Titan
Thomas Elliott
Titan
C. Stephen Browder
Titan #4
Jameel Jackson
Titan
Randy D. Patman Jr.
Titan
Jemal L. Webb
Titan
Shawn Cummings
Titan
Michael Rouby
Titan
Ray Stoney
Titan
John Paul Rice
Titan (uncredited)
Shanda Lee Munson
Emma's Friend
David de Vries
Parent
Andrew Collins
Black Newspaper Man
Stephen O'Neil Martin
Heckler
Matt Adams
Heckler
Marcus M. Moore
Special Teams Coach
Ryan Duncan
Opposition Quarterback
Lauren Aparicio
Fan (uncredited)
Nicky Buggs
Neighbor (uncredited)
Tyreese Burnett
Team Member - Stillwell Titans (uncredited)
Don Cochran
News Reporter (uncredited)
Darren W. Conrad
Football Player (uncredited)
Doshia Darmane
Mourner (uncredited)
Alton Glass
Titan (uncredited)
Jyn Hall
Ray Budds' Sister (uncredited)
Lucinda Jenney
Arleen Yoast (uncredited)
Tina King
Blues Mom (uncredited)
Ron Marino
Stillwell Titan (uncredited)
Tess Panzer
Grownup Sheryl Yoast (uncredited)
Xavier Rivers
Church Member (uncredited)
Irone Singleton
Football Player (uncredited)
Jonathan Thompson
Reporter / Commentator (uncredited)
Shayne Tingle
Team Doctor (uncredited)
Crew
Director
Boaz Yakin
Screenplay
Gregory Allen Howard
Reviews
John Chard
August 2, 2015
9
In Greek mythology, the Titans were greater even than the gods.
Based on real events in 1971, where T.C. Williams High School, a now hot bed integrated school, becomes a beacon of unification via their mixed race football team.
As is normally the case with films of this ilk, it quickly comes to pass that certain artistic licence has been taken with the truth. In reality the issues of race, integration and the near powder-keg atmosphere portrayed in the picture, were long past their worst in Virginia 1971. However, that should in no way detract from the thematics and truthful aspects of this Disney production. As is told in the film, the Titans did have what became known as the perfect season, whilst the bond formed between the black and white members most definitely existed. All told, the film soars high as an inspirational piece, not only for the mixed race community coming together plot's essential being, but in the crucial tale of one Gerry Bertier.
That this film urged me to seek out the story of Bertier is a testament to the power of film, regardless of any sort of sentimental prodding from the film makers. It's hoped that this film also prompts newcomers to research further the topics within the story.
The cast list is impressive, Denzel Washington and Will Patton find instant chemistry as the head coaches thrust together by outside influences, with both guys beautifully doing credit to the real life friendship that would be born from the situation. Ryan Hurst, Wood Harris, Ethan Suplee, Donald Faison, Kip Pardue, Craig Kirkwood and a pre-fame Ryan Gosling fill out the integrated football team. While two important female family roles are nicely portrayed by Hayden Panettiere and Nicole Ari Parker. The soundtrack is nicely put together, with the core offering of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's thumping rendition of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" particularly potent and uplifting.
Though not primarily offering up anything new in the pantheon of race and sport related movies, Remember The Titans does have so much good going for it. It's hard to be picky, even churlish about the little faults (are these actors really the age of high schoolers for example?), so hopefully come the end, after the credits roll, you will be suitably inspired and perhaps a touch more better off for having spent time with this particular football team. 8.5/10
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$30,000,000.00
Revenue:
$136,700,000.00
