Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Synopsis
Chronicling the short but eventful life of Hank Gathers (played by Donny B. Lord as a child and Victor Love as a young adult), this fact-based drama chronicles the hoopster's rise from the inner city of Philadelphia to a starring role on Loyola Marymount's basketball team before a heart condition cut his career short. Nell Carter plays Hank's supportive mom, and George Kennedy portrays a neighborhood priest who inspired the boy.
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Victor Love
Hank Gathers
Duane Davis
Bo Kimble
George Kennedy
Father Dave Hagan
Nell Carter
Lucille Gathers
Kevin C. White
Derrick Gathers
Sam Hennings
Coach Spencer
Sarah Trigger
TV Reporter
Brad Butcher
Young Hank
Baldwin C. Sykes
Specs
Michael D. Hall
Heat Gates
Reynaldo Rey
Red
Michole Briana White
Taffy
Ahmad Stoner
Young Derrick
Cory Curtis
Young Heat Gates
De'Andre Alfred
Noo-Noo Gathers
Bart Braverman
Tom Talmadge
David Netter
Aaron
Kimberly Russell
Carole
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Braverman
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Johnson, Ed Fields, Don Enright
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Tribune Entertainment, McGillen Entertainment, Alexander/Enright & Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Braverman
Fred Johnson, Ed Fields, Don Enright
Stanley Clarke
Stephen Ashley Blake
James P. McGillen, Don Enright, Les Alexander, Russell Vreeland
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Johnson
Writer
Michael Paul Clausen
Production Design
Kathryn Shemanek
Costume Design
James P. McGillen
Producer
Don Enright
Producer
Les Alexander
Producer
Ed Fields
Writer
Don Enright
Writer
Stephen Ashley Blake
Director of Photography
Charles Braverman
Director
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
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What is Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story about?
Chronicling the short but eventful life of Hank Gathers (played by Donny B. Lord as a child and Victor Love as a young adult), this fact-based drama chronicles the hoopster's rise from the inner city of Philadelphia to a starring role on Loyola Marymount's basketball team before a heart condition cut his career short. Nell Carter plays Hank's supportive mom, and George Kennedy portrays a neighborhood priest who inspired the boy.
Who directed Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story?
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story was directed by Charles Braverman.
Who stars in Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story?
The principal cast of Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story includes Victor Love, Duane Davis, George Kennedy, Nell Carter, Kevin C. White.
When was Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story released and how long is it?
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story was composed by Stanley Clarke.