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Hoosiers

  • 1986
  • PG
  • 1h 54m
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Hoosiers (1986)
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A coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small-town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the state championship in 1950s Indiana.A coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small-town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the state championship in 1950s Indiana.A coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small-town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the state championship in 1950s Indiana.

  • Director
    • David Anspaugh
  • Writer
    • Angelo Pizzo
  • Stars
    • Gene Hackman
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Dennis Hopper
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    49K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,075
    608
    • Director
      • David Anspaugh
    • Writer
      • Angelo Pizzo
    • Stars
      • Gene Hackman
      • Barbara Hershey
      • Dennis Hopper
    • 178User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos2

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    Photos94

    Steve Hollar, David Neidorf, Maris Valainis, and Brad Long in Hoosiers (1986)
    Barbara Hershey in Hoosiers (1986)
    Dennis Hopper in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, Steve Hollar, Wade Schenck, Scott Summers, Maris Valainis, and Brad Long in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman and Barbara Hershey in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman and David Neidorf in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman, Steve Hollar, David Neidorf, and Wade Schenck in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman, Steve Hollar, Scott Summers, and Maris Valainis in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper in Hoosiers (1986)
    Gene Hackman and Maris Valainis in Hoosiers (1986)

    Top cast

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    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Coach Norman Dale
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Myra Fleener
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Shooter Fletch
    Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley
    • Cletus Summers
    Fern Persons
    • Opal Fleener
    Chelcie Ross
    Chelcie Ross
    • George
    Robert Swan
    Robert Swan
    • Rollin Butcher
    Michael O'Guinne
    • Rooster
    Wil Dewitt
    • Reverend Doty
    John Robert Thompson
    • Sheriff Finley
    Michael Sassone
    Michael Sassone
    • Preacher Purl
    Gloria Dorson
    • Millie
    Mike Dalzell
    • Mayor Carl
    Skip Welker
    • Junior
    • (as Calvert L. Welker)
    Eric Gilliom
    • J. June
    Robert Boyle
    • Referee (Oolitic)
    Jerry D. Petro
    • Referee - Oolitic Game
    Sam Smiley
    • Referee - Cedar Knob Game
    • Director
      • David Anspaugh
    • Writer
      • Angelo Pizzo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For the scene where Dennis Hopper stumbles onto the court drunk during the sectional game, Hopper wanted a 10-second notice before the director called action. He spun around for 10 seconds, allowing him to stagger onto the court and appear drunk. He remembered James Dean in Giant (1956) asking George Stevens for 30 seconds so he could spin around to better feel the inebriation.
    • Goofs
      When Shooter's son stays after class to talk with the coach about his father, the map on the board, marked 'United States', shows Hawaii. Hawaii was annexed on July 7, 1898 and became a state in 1959.
    • Quotes

      [Just before the big game]

      Preacher Purl: And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen.

    • Alternate versions
      The TV version of the film has been disowned by director David Anspaugh, and its director's credit goes to "Jack Nemo".
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Something Wild/The Mission/Hoosiers/Sky Bandits (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Big Band Highlight No. 2
      Composed by Ole Georg (as Neil Amsterdam)

      Courtesy of Capitol Productions Music

    User reviews178

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    10/10
    That championship season
    David Anspaugh's "Hoosiers" is a film about the passion to excel in sports. It's also about a man's comeback to the game after a rough patch in his own life. "Hoosiers" is a timeless film that will look good after years of its release because it speaks to us about how someone can inspire a group of people to do their best, as they become confident in what they are trying to accomplish. The film was lovingly written for the screen by Angelo Pizzo.

    Coach Norman Dale gets a reprieve in life when he is hired to coach the Hickory basket ball team in rural Indiana. Basketball is the game where most people in that state take an unusual interest. Their passion for the sport is evident. The new coach is looked with suspicion because he is an outsider and he believes in teamwork. He wants everyone to participate equally, which doesn't make for excitement in the court. The coach doesn't want anyone overshadowing another, that's why he insists in total involvement. Needless to say, his method clashes with the parents and towns people from the start.

    The coach's past comes to haunt him when Myra Fleener, one of the teachers, discovers an article that reveals an incident Mr. Dale would like to forget. At the same time, Myra realizes the goodness in the coach's heart by involving the drunken Shooter into helping him with the team.

    Gene Hackman has one of the best opportunities of his distinguished career with his portrayal of Coach Dale. He is splendid in the film and he wins us with his decency and by sticking to his principles, which he passes on to the team members. Barbara Hershey is also good as Myra, the young woman who falls in love with Dale. Dennis Hopper plays Shooter, the father of one of the kids in the team who has a drinking problem.

    "Hoosiers" is an inspiring film that ought to be seen by young people because of its message about team spirit and how to interact with one another in peace and harmony.
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    • Aug 23, 2005

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Freiwurf
    • Filming locations
      • The Hoosier Gym - 355 N. Washington St., Knightstown, Indiana, USA(Hickory High gymnasium)
    • Production companies
      • Cinema '84
      • Hemdale
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,607,524
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $220,068
      • Nov 16, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,607,524
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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