description One Eight Seven Overview
One Eight Seven is a 1997 crime drama thriller centered on a Los Angeles teacher entangled with gang activity at an urban high school. Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast alongside John Heard, Kelly Rowan, and Clifton Collins Jr. The film’s title references California Penal Code Section 187, defining murder.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1997 |
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What does the title One Eight Seven refer to?
The title refers to California Penal Code Section 187, the statute for murder. The number becomes especially threatening because the protagonist is a teacher working in a violent Los Angeles high school.
Who plays the teacher in One Eight Seven?
Samuel L. Jackson plays Trevor Garfield, an experienced teacher who transfers to an urban Los Angeles school. John Heard, Kelly Rowan, and Clifton Collins Jr. also appear in the cast.
What is the main conflict in One Eight Seven?
Garfield tries to keep teaching while facing gang pressure, threats, and institutional failure. The crime thriller examines how repeated violence changes his response to the school and its students.
When was One Eight Seven released?
One Eight Seven was released in 1997. It was directed by Kevin Reynolds and combines a school drama with a revenge-oriented crime thriller.
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