Finding Buck McHenry
“They found so much more.”
Synopsis
Jason Ross is an 11-year-old boy whose love for baseball exceeds his talent for the game. When cut from his little league team, Jason's undefeatable spirit leads him to try and create an expansion team. In searching for a new coach, Jason comes to believe that Mack Henry, the custodian at his school, is really Buck McHenry, the legendary pitcher from the old Negro Baseball Leagues. While Mack begins to coach this small rag-tag team, Jason and his friends set out to prove his true identity.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Ossie Davis
Buck McHenry
Ruby Dee
Mrs. Henry
Ernie Banks
Ollie Johnson
Michael Schiffman
Jason Ross
Duane McLaughlin
Aaron Henry
Megan Bowes
Kim Axelrod
Kevin Jubinville
Chuck Axelrod
Karl Pruner
Mr. Ross
Michael Rhoades
Jim Davis
Catherine Blythe
Mrs. Ross
Don Dickinson
Coach Borker
Marcello Meleca
Tug
James Millington
Brad
Anthony Nicholas Antonacci
Joey Kovich
J.J. Gallo
Carl Diaz
Brad Borbridge
Camera Man
Conrad Coates
Hartford Cole
Michael Cranston
Franklin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Burnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Slote, David Field
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- Finding Buck McHenry
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Burnett
Alfred Slote, David Field
Stephen James Taylor
John L. Demps Jr.
Dorian Harris
Robert Halmi Jr., Robert M. Heller, Lin Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Dorian Harris
Editor
Kathleen Climie
Production Design
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Charles Burnett
Director
Jamie Jones
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Finding Buck McHenry.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Finding Buck McHenry.
Promote Black Filmmakers®™ Playlist
list2
Similar Titles to Finding Buck McHenry
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.7
7.7
6.3
7.6
5.7
7.0
6.4
5.7
6.7
6.0Anime
6.7
6.8
6.0
6.8
3.5
8.5Anime
More Like Finding Buck McHenry
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Buck McHenry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Finding Buck McHenry about?
Jason Ross is an 11-year-old boy whose love for baseball exceeds his talent for the game. When cut from his little league team, Jason's undefeatable spirit leads him to try and create an expansion team. In searching for a new coach, Jason comes to believe that Mack Henry, the custodian at his school, is really Buck McHenry, the legendary pitcher from the old Negro Baseball Leagues. While Mack begins to coach this small rag-tag team, Jason and his friends set out to prove his true identity.
Who directed Finding Buck McHenry?
Finding Buck McHenry was directed by Charles Burnett.
Who stars in Finding Buck McHenry?
The principal cast of Finding Buck McHenry includes Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Ernie Banks, Michael Schiffman, Duane McLaughlin.
When was Finding Buck McHenry released and how long is it?
Finding Buck McHenry was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Finding Buck McHenry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Finding Buck McHenry was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
Is Finding Buck McHenry based on a book or true story?
Finding Buck McHenry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Slote".