Hoosiers

(1986)Directed by David Anspaugh114 min · PGDrama, Family
They needed a second chance to finish first.

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.

Gene Hackmanas Norman Dale
Barbara Hersheyas Myra Fleener
Dennis Hopperas Wilbur "Shooter" Flatch
Sheb Wooleyas Cletus Summers
Maris Valainisas Jimmy Chitwood
David Neidorfas Everett Flatch (#21)
Brad Longas Buddy Walker (#14)
Steve Hollaras Rade Butcher (#25)
Brad Boyleas Whit Butcher (#43)
Kent Pooleas Merle Webb (#12)
Wade Schenckas Ollie McLellan (#13)
Scott Summersas Strap Purl (#53)
Fern Personsas Opal Fleener
Chelcie Rossas George Walker
RSRobert Swanas Rollin Butcher
Michael O'Guinneas Rooster
Wil Dewittas Reverend Doty
John Robert Thompsonas Sheriff Finley
MSMichael Sassoneas Preacher Purl
Gloria Dorsonas Millie
Mike Dalzellas Mayor Carl
Skip Welkeras Junior
Eric Gilliomas J. June
Robert Boyleas Referee (Oolitic)