The Basket
Synopsis
In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from World War I, they're struck by war's harsh reality. As bigotry and hatred toward two German orphans divide the close-knit community, new schoolteacher Martin rolls into town with some strange ideas and an even stranger leather ball, striving to bring harmony to the town before it tears itself apart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$619K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rich Cowan
- Original Title
- The Basket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $619K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rich Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
Rich Cowan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Basket
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What is The Basket about?
In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from World War I, they're struck by war's harsh reality. As bigotry and hatred toward two German orphans divide the close-knit community, new schoolteacher Martin rolls into town with some strange ideas and an even stranger leather ball, striving to bring harmony to the town before it tears itself apart.
Who directed The Basket?
The Basket was directed by Rich Cowan.
Who stars in The Basket?
The principal cast of The Basket includes Peter Coyote, Karen Allen, Robert Burke, Amber Willenborg, Jack MacDonald.
When was The Basket released and how long is it?
The Basket was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Basket make at the box office?
The Basket grossed $619K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Basket?
The Basket holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).