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Based on the true story of a small-town Indiana team that made the state finals in 1954, this movie chronicles the attempts of a coach with a spotty past, and the town's basketball-loving drunk to lead their high school team to victory. Written by
Thomas Pluck <stripey@winternet.com>
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It'll go straight to your heart.
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Trivia
Maris Valainis was told that whether he made the last shot or not, people were going to rush the floor because of the need for a wide shot of the court. Luckily, he made it as shown in the movie.
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Goofs
Rade is put on the bench for talking during a time out. As play resumes, Rade (#25) can be seen playing in the game.
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Quotes
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about Jimmy Chitwood]
Myra Fleener:
You know, a basketball hero around here is treated like a god, er, uh, how can he ever find out what he can really do? I don't want this to be the high point of his life. I've seen them, the real sad ones. They sit around the rest of their lives talking about the glory days when they were seventeen years old.
Coach Norman Dale:
You know, most people would kill... to be treated like a god, just for a few moments.
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Crazy Credits
Director David Anspaugh is credited as Jack Nemo in the edited (and disowned by Anspaugh) television cut.
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Soundtracks
"Star Spangled Banner"
Music by
John Stafford Smith (uncredited)
Lyrics by
Francis Scott Key (uncredited)
Performed by Travel-Aires
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Everybody, especially those who live in the Midwest, will love this movie about an intense coach (Gene Hackman) with a questionable reputation who finds himself in a small Indiana town faced with the unenviable task of turning around tiny Hickory High's 8-man basketball team. Basketball fans will appreciate the movie for its authentic portrayal of small-town high school basketball in the 1950's. ALL viewers will enjoy this fun film for its triumphs and its classic, feel-good story of David and Goliath. This movie is not about a basketball team. This movie is about an entire community that comes together and rallies around the one thing they can all share - the Hickory High Huskers. 10/10