<Tr> <Th> Budget </Th> <Td> $30 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $76.7 million </Td> </Tr> <P> Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film directed by Thomas Carter . It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter (portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson), who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results . The story was conceived from a screenplay co-written by John Gatins and Mark Schwahn, who created the TV series One Tree Hill . The film also recycles a handful of plot devices from another television series, The White Shadow, which director Carter also co-starred in . The ensemble cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum, Debbi Morgan, and musical entertainer Ashanti . </P> <P> The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of MTV Films and Tollin / Robbins Productions . Theatrically and for the home video rental market, it was commercially distributed by Paramount Pictures . Coach Carter explores professional ethics, academics and athletics . The sports action in the film was coordinated by the production company ReelSports . On January 11, 2005, the original motion picture soundtrack was released by the Capitol Records music label . The film score was composed and orchestrated by musician Trevor Rabin . </P>

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