Guru of Go
“The only time they stopped running was to remember”
Synopsis
By the mid-1980s Paul Westhead had worn out his welcome in the NBA. The best offer he could find came from an obscure small college with little history of basketball. In the same city where he had won an NBA championship with Magic and Kareem, Westhead was determined to perfect his non-stop run-and-gun offensive system at Loyola Marymount. His shoot-first offense appeared doomed to fail until Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble, two talented players from Westhead’s hometown of Philadelphia, arrived gift-wrapped at his doorstep. With Gathers and Kimble leading a record scoring charge, Westhead’s system suddenly dazzled the world of college basketball and turned conventional thinking on its head. But then, early in the 1989-90 season, Gathers collapsed during a game and was diagnosed with an abnormal heartbeat. Determined to play, Gathers returned three games later, but less than three months later, he tragically died on the court.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Couturié
- Original Title
- Guru of Go
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Couturié
Mark Brewer
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Bill Couturié
Director
Mark Brewer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is Guru of Go about?
By the mid-1980s Paul Westhead had worn out his welcome in the NBA. The best offer he could find came from an obscure small college with little history of basketball. In the same city where he had won an NBA championship with Magic and Kareem, Westhead was determined to perfect his non-stop run-and-gun offensive system at Loyola Marymount. His shoot-first offense appeared doomed to fail until Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble, two talented players from Westhead’s hometown of Philadelphia, arrived gift-wrapped at his doorstep. With Gathers and Kimble leading a record scoring charge, Westhead’s system suddenly dazzled the world of college basketball and turned conventional thinking on its head. But then, early in the 1989-90 season, Gathers collapsed during a game and was diagnosed with an abnormal heartbeat. Determined to play, Gathers returned three games later, but less than three months later, he tragically died on the court.
Who directed Guru of Go?
Guru of Go was directed by Bill Couturié.
Who stars in Guru of Go?
The principal cast of Guru of Go includes Paul Westhead.
When was Guru of Go released and how long is it?
Guru of Go was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guru of Go?
Guru of Go holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).