Stand and Deliver (1988)

Ceremony Year: 1989Category: Best ActorReleased: 1988

Nominated Talent & Credits

Edward James Olmos— Edward James Olmos

Synopsis / Overview

Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.

Historical Academy Record

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE — 61st Academy Awards (1989)

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