Written by Bloomington, Indiana’s Angelo Pizzo and Directed by Indiana native David Anspaugh, this film is considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time. Shot in Indianapolis and New Richmond, IN.
Failed college coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to direct the basketball program at a high school in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher (Barbara Hershey) 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 (Dennis Hopper), a notorious alcoholic.
Film: Hoosiers Director: David Anspaugh Starring: Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, and Dennis Hopper Year: 1986 Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes Rating: PG
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