Hoosiers (1986)

They needed a second chance to finish first.

Hoosiers (1986) poster

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.

Director: David Anspaugh
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Fred Murphy
Editing: Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Production: De Haven Productions, Hemdale Film Corporation
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $29M
Original Language: en

Themes

Basketball Stories, Football Passion, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court, Touching Family Stories, The Great Sports Triumph of the Underdog

Keywords

high school, indiana, usa, sports, parent child relationship, son, basketball, coach, high school sports, hoosier, 1950s, basketball coach, head coach, coaching, coach teacher, high school coach

Trailer

Hoosiers Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoosiers about?
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.
Who directed Hoosiers?
Hoosiers was directed by David Anspaugh.
Who stars in Hoosiers?
Hoosiers stars Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley, Fern Persons, Chelcie Ross.
How long is Hoosiers?
Hoosiers has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is Hoosiers?
Hoosiers is a Drama, Family film.
What is the budget of Hoosiers?
Hoosiers had a budget of $9M.
How much did Hoosiers gross?
Hoosiers grossed $29M worldwide.
Where was Hoosiers produced?
Hoosiers was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Hoosiers?
The themes of Hoosiers include: Basketball Stories, Football Passion, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court, Touching Family Stories, The Great Sports Triumph of the Underdog.