The Basket (2000)
Peter Coyote (E.T., Erin Brokovich) and Karen Allen (The Perfect Storm) star in this touching family drama about the unifying power of basketball in a community torn apart by war. Both a riveting sports film and a tale of triumph over adversity, The Basket is "a hoop dream movie with a whole lot of heart" (Dallas Morning News)! In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from WWI, they'restruck by the harsh reality of war. And just as bigotry and hatred toward two German orphans dividethe close-knit community, a new schoolteacher, Martin (Coyote), rolls into town with some strange ideas and an even stranger leather ball. Through the brand-new game called basketball, Martin strivesto bring harmony to the town...before it tears itself apart!
Cast
- Peter Coyote - Martin Conlon
- Karen Allen - Bessie Emery
- Robert Burke - Helmut Brink
- Amber Willenborg - Brigitta Brink
- Jack MacDonald - Nicholas Emery
- Eric Dane - Tom Emery
- Brian Skala - Nathan Emery
- Patrick Treadway - Frederick Treadway
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Basket about?
- Peter Coyote (E.T., Erin Brokovich) and Karen Allen (The Perfect Storm) star in this touching family drama about the unifying power of basketball in a community torn apart by war. Both a riveting sports film and a tale of triumph over adversity, The Basket is "a hoop dream movie with a whole lot of heart" (Dallas Morning News)! In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from WWI, they'restruck by the harsh reality of war. And just as bigotry and hatred toward two German orphans dividethe close-knit community, a new schoolteacher, Martin (Coyote), rolls into town with some strange ideas and an even stranger leather ball. Through the brand-new game called basketball, Martin strivesto bring harmony to the town...before it tears itself apart!
- Who directed The Basket?
- The Basket was directed by Rich Cowan.
- Who stars in The Basket?
- The Basket stars Peter Coyote, Karen Allen, Robert Burke, Amber Willenborg, Jack MacDonald, Eric Dane.
- How long is The Basket?
- The Basket has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Basket?
- The Basket is a Drama film.
- How much did The Basket gross?
- The Basket grossed $619,042 worldwide.