Remember the Titans

Remember the Titans
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBoaz Yakin
Written byGregory Allen Howard
Produced byJerry Bruckheimer
Chad Oman
Starring
CinematographyPhilippe Rousselot
Edited byMichael Tronick
Music byTrevor Rabin
Production
companies
Distributed byBuena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date
  • September 29, 2000 (2000-09-29)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million[1]
Box office$136.8 million[1]

Remember the Titans is a 2000 American biographical sports comedy-drama film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Boaz Yakin. The screenplay, written by Gregory Allen Howard, is loosely based on the true story of coach Herman Boone, portrayed by Denzel Washington, and his attempt to integrate the T. C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City 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. On September 19, 2000, the film's soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records. It features songs by several recording artists including Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, The Hollies, Marvin Gaye, James Taylor, The Temptations, Cat Stevens, and Steam.

Remember the Titans had a budget of $30 million and premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on September 29, 2000. It grossed an estimated $115.6 million in the U.S., and $136.8 million worldwide. Reception was not so favorable upon release, but has become appreciated over the years.[2] The film is often listed among the best football films.[3][4][5][6][7]

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