Hoosiers(1986)
They needed a second chance to finish first.
Synopsis
Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter, a notorious alcoholic.
Directed by David Anspaugh
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Cast
Gene Hackman
Norman Dale
Barbara Hershey
Myra Fleener
Dennis Hopper
Wilbur 'Shooter' Flatch
Sheb Wooley
Cletus Summers
Maris Valainis
Jimmy Chitwood
David Neidorf
Everett Flatch (#21)
Brad Long
Buddy Walker (#14)
Steve Hollar
Rade Butcher (#25)
Brad Boyle
Whit Butcher (#43)
Kent Poole
Merle Webb (#12)
Wade Schenck
Ollie McLellan (#13)
Scott Summers
Strap Purl (#53)
Fern Persons
Opal Fleener
Chelcie Ross
George Walker
Robert Swan
Rollin Butcher
Michael O'Guinne
Rooster
Wil Dewitt
Reverend Doty
John Robert Thompson
Sheriff Finley
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Where can I watch Hoosiers?+
Hoosiers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Hoosiers come out?+
Hoosiers was released in 1986.
How long is Hoosiers?+
Hoosiers runs for 114 minutes (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed Hoosiers?+
Hoosiers was directed by David Anspaugh.
Who stars in Hoosiers?+
Hoosiers stars Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley and Maris Valainis.
Is Hoosiers worth watching?+
Hoosiers holds a 7.0/10 rating from 619 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and family.
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