The U (2009): Cast
The U is a 2009 documentary starring Billy Corben, Luther Campbell and Jimmy Johnson. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The U About?
The premise of The U without spoilers.
During the 1980s Miami underwent a racial and cultural upheaval, and the University of Miami football program became its microcosm. Coach Howard Schnellenberger recruited talented Black players from Florida’s toughest neighborhoods, infusing the team with the city’s burgeoning hip‑hop swagger. The Hurricanes, dubbed “Bad Boys,” captured four national championships between 1983 and 1991, reshaping the image of a previously white‑dominant campus. Director Billy Corben, a Miami native and UM alumnus, chronicles how the team’s rise turned the school into “The U”.
The U Cast
Billy Corben leads the cast, with Luther Campbell and Jimmy Johnson.
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Billy Corben as themselves - Luther Campbell as themselves
- Jimmy Johnson as themselves
- Michael Irvin as themselves
Seen The U?
The U FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The U, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The U?
The U runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The U released?
The U was released on December 12, 2009.
Who is in the cast of The U?
The U stars Billy Corben, Luther Campbell and Jimmy Johnson, among 4 credited actors.
Does The U have a post-credit scene?
No. The U has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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