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Hoosiers (released in some countries as Best Shot) is a 1986 American sports drama film written by Angelo Pizzo and directed by David Anspaugh in his feature directorial debut. It tells the story of a small-town Indiana high school basketball team that enters the state championship.
Jun 4, 2020 · Yes, Hoosiers’ is loosely based on a true story: that of the Milan High School team of 1954 that won the state championship. However, the movie was met with mixed reviews at first by those involved in the actual story.
Nov 10, 2021 · Thirty-five years after its release, "Hoosiers" remains the best sports movie ever made, thanks to an authenticity and story that resonates strongly.
- Drew Weisholtz
Nov 14, 2020 · Loosely based on the real-life David-vs-Goliath story of the 1954 Milan, Indiana, high school squad that defeated a much-larger team from Muncie Central in the state championships,...
Apr 6, 2021 · Jimmy Chitwood, the town's best player, left the team following the death of the former coach, a father figure to the lad. Coach Norman clashes with the townsfolk almost immediately, starting with a teacher (Barbara Hershey) who questions his education qualifications.
It should come as little surprise that this solid, sentimental movie about basketball is set in Indiana, where babies are given roundballs before they get rattles.
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Stirring tale of heroic sportsmanship will inspire families. Read Common Sense Media's Hoosiers review, age rating, and parents guide.
