Hoosiers
“They needed a second chance to finish first.”
Synopsis
Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter, a notorious alcoholic.
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Top Cast
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Gene Hackman
Norman Dale
Barbara Hershey
Myra Fleener
Dennis Hopper
Wilbur 'Shooter' Flatch
Sheb Wooley
Cletus Summers
Maris Valainis
Jimmy Chitwood
David Neidorf
Everett Flatch (#21)
Brad Long
Buddy Walker (#14)
Steve Hollar
Rade Butcher (#25)
Brad Boyle
Whit Butcher (#43)
Kent Poole
Merle Webb (#12)
Wade Schenck
Ollie McLellan (#13)
Scott Summers
Strap Purl (#53)
Fern Persons
Opal Fleener
Chelcie Ross
George Walker
Robert Swan
Rollin Butcher
Michael O'Guinne
Rooster
Wil Dewitt
Reverend Doty
John Robert Thompson
Sheriff Finley
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.18x
+$19.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Anspaugh
- Screenplay & Story
- Angelo Pizzo
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Hoosiers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.6M
- Production Studios
- De Haven Productions, Hemdale Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Anspaugh
Angelo Pizzo
Jerry Goldsmith
Fred Murphy
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
John Daly, Angelo Pizzo, Carter DeHaven, Derek Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
David Anspaugh
Director
Angelo Pizzo
Producer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Carter DeHaven
Producer
Jane Anderson
Costume Design
David Nichols
Production Design
Angelo Pizzo
Writer
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoosiers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hoosiers about?
Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter, a notorious alcoholic.
Who directed Hoosiers?
Hoosiers was directed by David Anspaugh.
Who stars in Hoosiers?
The principal cast of Hoosiers includes Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley, Maris Valainis.
When was Hoosiers released and how long is it?
Hoosiers was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hoosiers?
Hoosiers had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $28.6M at the worldwide box office (3.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hoosiers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hoosiers was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hoosiers?
Hoosiers holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).