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In a Class of His Own (1999): Cast

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In a Class of His Own is a 1999 drama directed by Robert Munic, starring Lou Diamond Phillips as Ricardo 'Rich' Donato, Cara Buono and Rich Donato. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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In a Class of His Own (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Robert Munic
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In a Class of His Own About?

The premise of In a Class of His Own without spoilers.

Rich Donato, the janitor at an Oregon high school, is a confidant for students. When the board learns he lacks a diploma, they give him 30 days to earn a GED or lose his job. After he fails alone, his wife rallies teachers and classmates to help him study, and together they ensure he passes, showing community support can overcome obstacles.

In a Class of His Own Themes & Keywords

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  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

In a Class of His Own Cast & Characters

Lou Diamond Phillips leads the cast as Ricardo 'Rich' Donato, with Cara Buono as Sherry Donato and Rich Donato as Parent in Auditorium. Directed by Robert Munic; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Robert Munic

More films directed by Robert Munic: They Call Me Sirr and Timelock.

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In a Class of His Own Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Prince of Mirrors: The Rich Donato Story” and “Kell egy csapat”.

Also known as
  • Prince of Mirrors: The Rich Donato Story
  • Kell egy csapat
  • Mistrz w swojej klasie
  • Un fuera de serie
  • En klass för sig
  • Zrcadlový princ

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In a Class of His Own FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In a Class of His Own, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In a Class of His Own?

In a Class of His Own runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was In a Class of His Own released?

In a Class of His Own was released on October 17, 1999.

Who directed In a Class of His Own?

In a Class of His Own was directed by Robert Munic.

More films by Robert Munic

Who is in the cast of In a Class of His Own?

In a Class of His Own stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Ricardo 'Rich' Donato, Cara Buono as Sherry Donato and Rich Donato as Parent in Auditorium, among 22 credited actors.

Does In a Class of His Own have a post-credit scene?

No. In a Class of His Own has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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