Hoosiers (DVD, 2000)

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Hoosiers tells the true story of a group of underdogs who become champions. Set in the 1950s, Hoosiers is about a hard-luck, unemployed college basketball coach (Gene Hackman) who gets a chance to coach a small-town Indiana high-school basketball team. Facing resentment from the community and the team itself, Hackman manages to inspire his young athletes, leading them to the state championship with the help of the assistant coach (Dennis Hopper), who happens to be a recovering alcoholic. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

Specifications

Format: DVD Genre: Drama

Cast

  • John E. Blazier : Spectator
  • Brad Boyle : Whit
  • Rich Komenich : Reporter
  • Brad Long : Buddy
  • Dennis Hopper : Shooter
  • Larua Robling : Loetta
  • Ken Strunk : Referee - Dugger
  • Sam Smiley : Referee - Cedar Knob
  • John Robert Thompson : Sheriff Finley
  • David Neidorf : Evertt
  • Fern Persons : Opal Fleener
  • Kent Poole : Merle
  • Chelcie Ross : George
  • Gloria Dorson : Millie
  • Wade Schenck : Ollie
  • Robert Sutton : Reporter
  • Robert Swan : Rollin
  • Scott Summers : Strap
  • Marius Valainis : Jimmy
  • Sheb Wooley : Cletus
  • Mike Dalzell : Carl
  • Gene Hackman : Coach Norman Dale
  • Steve Hollar : Rade
  • Barbara Hershey : Myra Fleener
  • Robert F. Boyle : Referee - Oolitic
  • Wil Dewitt : Reverend Doty
  • Eric Gilliom : J. June
  • Michael O'Guinne : Rooster
  • Michael Sassone : Preacher Purl
  • Barbara Seagull : Myra Fleener

Crew

  • John E. Blazier : Spectator
  • Brad Boyle : Whit
  • Rich Komenich : Reporter
  • Brad Long : Buddy
  • Dennis Hopper : Shooter
  • Larua Robling : Loetta
  • Ken Strunk : Referee - Dugger
  • Sam Smiley : Referee - Cedar Knob
  • John Robert Thompson : Sheriff Finley
  • David Neidorf : Evertt
  • Fern Persons : Opal Fleener
  • Kent Poole : Merle
  • Chelcie Ross : George
  • Gloria Dorson : Millie
  • Wade Schenck : Ollie
  • Robert Sutton : Reporter
  • Robert Swan : Rollin
  • Scott Summers : Strap
  • Marius Valainis : Jimmy
  • Sheb Wooley : Cletus
  • Mike Dalzell : Carl
  • Gene Hackman : Coach Norman Dale
  • Steve Hollar : Rade
  • Barbara Hershey : Myra Fleener
  • Robert F. Boyle : Referee - Oolitic
  • Wil Dewitt : Reverend Doty
  • Eric Gilliom : J. June
  • Michael O'Guinne : Rooster
  • Michael Sassone : Preacher Purl
  • Barbara Seagull : Myra Fleener

Reviews (3)

  • movieloverNJ
    2 years, 8 months ago at Barnes & Noble

    5.0 / 5.0

    "Hoosiers" is a heartwarming family sports film about a small town Indiana high school basketball team that wins the state championship. Gene Hackman, in the title role, is superb as he overcomes personal demons, parental/town pressures and players who don't know the meaning of the word "team". The relationships he has with the principal, a fellow teacher and his assistant coaches is spot on. Hackman, as Coach Norman Dale, uses his considerable coaching skills to become the architect of a "real" team of players not just individuals who play basketball. The story clearly demonstates the fact that a team of players can accomplish more than just a team of "all stars". Barbara Hershey, as Hackman's fellow teacher, is great in the role as an embittered spinster who feels a family obligation to stay in the small town. Dennis Hopper, the drunken father of one of the players, plays his role convincingly. Even if you are not a basketball fan you will enjoy this movie as it chronicles the path from small town zeroes to small town heroes.

  • dklang
    1 month ago at Best Buy

    5.0 / 5.0

    Gene Hackman is truly a fine actor. And such a great movie. Go Hoosiers.

  • Trevally
    1 month ago at Best Buy

    5.0 / 5.0

    Just wanted to have my own copy again, especially after the 2012-13 Hoosier season to the Sweet 16!