A Season on the Brink
Synopsis
ESPN original movie, based on the best-selling book by John Feinstein, which chronicles Indiana's 1985-86 season, when controversial basketball coach Bobby Knight granted Feinstein unprecedented access to his team and its practices, meetings, and huddles. We see dramatizations of some of Knight's infamous tantrums and the team's inter-personal struggles.
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Brian Dennehy
Bobby Knight
Al Thompson
Delray Brooks
Benz Antoine
Joby Wright
James Lafferty
Steve Alford
Gary Hudson
Ron Felling
Duane Murray
Kohn Smith
Thomas Hauff
Ed Williams
Frank Adamson
President Ryan
James Kirk
Patrick Knight
Michael James Johnson
Daryl Thomas
Patrick Williams
Stew Robinson
Dan Becker
Dan Dakich
Yorick Parke
Andre Harris
Mike Weekes
Todd Jadlow
Phoenix Gonzales
Charlene
Manfred Maretzki
Joseph Wisnofsky
Chad Bruce
Elisberg
Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
Mrs. Harris
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Screenplay & Story
- John Feinstein, David W. Rintels
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman, Steve Porcaro
- Original Title
- A Season on the Brink
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mandel
John Feinstein, David W. Rintels
Randy Edelman, Steve Porcaro
Claudio Chea
Paul Carruthers, Scott Vickrey
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mandel
Director
Claudio Chea
Director of Photography
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Steve Porcaro
Original Music Composer
Paul Carruthers
Editor
Scott Vickrey
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Season on the Brink
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Season on the Brink about?
ESPN original movie, based on the best-selling book by John Feinstein, which chronicles Indiana's 1985-86 season, when controversial basketball coach Bobby Knight granted Feinstein unprecedented access to his team and its practices, meetings, and huddles. We see dramatizations of some of Knight's infamous tantrums and the team's inter-personal struggles.
Who directed A Season on the Brink?
A Season on the Brink was directed by Robert Mandel.
Who stars in A Season on the Brink?
The principal cast of A Season on the Brink includes Brian Dennehy, Al Thompson, Benz Antoine, James Lafferty, Gary Hudson.
When was A Season on the Brink released and how long is it?
A Season on the Brink was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Season on the Brink?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Season on the Brink was composed by Randy Edelman, Steve Porcaro.
Is A Season on the Brink based on a book or true story?
A Season on the Brink is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Feinstein".