Hoosiers
1986
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.
Director:
David Anspaugh
Writers:
Angelo Pizzo
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 5 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States, United Kingdom
