First Five
“The Foundation of Bob Knight's Indiana Basketball Dynasty”
Synopsis
An unprecedented, intimate look at the five young men who served as Coach Bob Knight's very first recruiting class for the Indiana University basketball team from 1971 to 1975.
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First Five - Full Sizzle
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Heartland Film Festival - World Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grant Guffin
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Guffin
- Original Title
- First Five
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Watchword Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grant Guffin
Grant Guffin
Trent Erwin
Grant Guffin, Trent Erwin, Tyler Byrd, Daniel Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Grant Guffin
Director
Grant Guffin
Writer
Grant Guffin
Producer
Trent Erwin
Producer
Tyler Byrd
Producer
Trent Erwin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Five
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What is First Five about?
An unprecedented, intimate look at the five young men who served as Coach Bob Knight's very first recruiting class for the Indiana University basketball team from 1971 to 1975.
Who directed First Five?
First Five was directed by Grant Guffin.
Who stars in First Five?
The principal cast of First Five includes Steve Ahlfeld, Doug Allen, Steve Green, John Kamstra, John Laskowski.
When was First Five released and how long is it?
First Five was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.