Hoosiers
"They needed a second chance to finish first."
Originally released in 1986. Hoosiers is a drama/family film. directed by David Anspaugh.
Starring Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, and Dennis Hopper
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (566 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$28.6M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $28,600,000
Production Companies
- De Haven Productions
- Hemdale Film Corporation
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 ...
Who directed Hoosiers?
Hoosiers was directed by David Anspaugh.
How long is Hoosiers?
Hoosiers has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Hoosiers released?
Hoosiers was released on November 14, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hoosiers?
The main cast of Hoosiers includes Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley, Fern Persons.
Is Hoosiers worth watching?
Hoosiers has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 566 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.