Hoosiers
Hoosiers
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.
Eric Bakke reviewedJanuary 15, 2025
Hoosiers is an emotionally charged crowd-pleaser that showcases the power of small-town dreams and the redemptive journey of an underdog basketball team. With standout performances from Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper, it delivers both heart and grit, making it a timeless sports classic.