Against all rules
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Against all rules |
| Original title | Remember the Titans |
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| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 2000 |
| length | 113 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 6 |
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| Director | Boaz Yakin |
| script | Gregory Allen Howard |
| production |
Jerry Bruckheimer Chad Oman |
| music | Trevor Rabin |
| camera | Philippe Rousselot |
| cut | Michael Tronick |
| occupation | |
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Against All Rule is a 2000 American sports film based on the true story of Herman Boone about the racism of the 1970s in the southern United States. The main characters are Denzel Washington and Will Patton . The Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney Pictures co-production was released in theaters by Buena Vista .
action
Two high schools in Alexandria, Virginia are merged for political reasons. Suddenly the black football team under coach Herman Boone and the white team under coach Yoast have to come to terms with each other. Thanks to a training camp under the strict hand of Boone, the boys find each other. The two star players of the teams Julius and Gerry eventually become good friends there. However, they quickly find out that the real test is still waiting for them: In the harsh reality outside the camp, they are confronted with racism again. Ultimately, however, they get together and the two coaches also learn to appreciate each other. Together they win the championship. However, their success is overshadowed by Gerry's car accident, after which he remains paraplegic and has to sit in a wheelchair from now on. However, he later won a gold medal in the shot put at the Paralympics. 10 years later he dies.
Remarks
- The film was a surprise hit in the US and is based on a true story from 1971.
- The title track is Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell .
Gross profit
The film can be considered a commercial success at the box office. With a production budget of approximately USD 30 million , the film grossed USD 136.7 million, of which USD 21.1 million was generated outside the US (including Germany USD 678,872, Austria USD 159,801).
Reviews
"More like a conventional sports film than a problem film."
Awards
- The nomination for the Golden Satellite Award for Denzel Washington in 2001
- Young Artist Award for Hayden Panettiere and the nomination in the category "Best Drama" in 2001
- The nomination for the Teen Choice Award in the category "Best Film Drama" in 2001
- Received the Image Award in the categories of Best Film and Best Actor for Denzel Washington
media
DVD release
- Against every rule . Buena Vista Home Entertainment 2002
Soundtrack
- Trevor Rabin and others: Remember the Titans. Original soundtrack . Walt Disney Records / Edel 2001
Web links
- The Titans in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- The Titans atRotten Tomatoes(English)
- Comparison of the cut versions theatrical version - Director's Cut from Against every rule at Schnittberichte.com