Free throw (film)

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Movie
German title Free throw / hoosiers
Original title Hoosiers
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1986
length approx. 111 minutes
Age rating FSK 6
Rod
Director David Anspaugh
script Angelo Pizzo
production Carter DeHaven , Angelo Pizzo , Derek Gibson , John Daly
music Jerry Goldsmith
camera Fred Murphy
cut Carroll Timothy O'Meara
occupation

Free Throw or Hoosiers is a 1986 film based on a true story from 1954. Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper played the leading roles alongside Gene Hackman and was directed by David Anspaugh .

action

1951 gets the headstrong and often offensive trainer Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) one last chance to prove himself; he is supposed to coach the basketball team at a high school in a provincial American town called Hickory, Indiana . Despite difficult circumstances, a lot of criticism and rejection, he tries to lead the team to success. With a lot of patience, perseverance, passion, hard training and a talented team, known as Hoosiers , the dream of everyone involved is gradually being fulfilled. The team made history by winning the state championship.

criticism

  • "A quick narrated, typically American sports and newcomer film; nostalgic and very emotional, but above average in terms of performance." - film service
  • 2 Oscar nominations (1987):
    • Dennis Hopper as best supporting actor
    • Jerry Goldsmith for Best Score

additional

The original name of the film is Hoosiers . The residents of the state of Indiana call themselves Hoosiers .

Composer Jerry Goldsmith was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Film Music in 1987 , Dennis Hopper received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor . In 2001 the film was entered into the National Film Registry .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Cinema reviews: free throw , accessed on June 25, 2017.