Hoosiers is one of my favorite shows. It came out in 1986. It is a
movie about a small town basketball team. It is fictional, but loosely
based on the story of Milan High School, 1952 and their state
championship run. In small towns, basketball can be the only show in
town, and is followed by everyone. At the same time, a person's whole
life can be tied up with those few years of their high school playing
years. Coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) is coming back to the coaching
profession, after a twelve year hiatus. His last coaching was at the
university level, and he was suspended for punching one of his players.
He had spent ten years in the navy. He teaches fundamentals, starting
with basics, and insisting the players follow what he says. However, by
the end of the year, he is listening to the opinion of his players, but
is still the coach. Dennis Hooper was nominated in a supportive role
for his role as the assistant coach, Shooter. His son plays on the
team. He has a drinking problem. Even so he assists. The pressure
gets to him and he relapses. He is in the hospital as the team plays
for the state championship. Shooter's reaction to the game as he
listens on the radio are just classic. I highly recommend this movie.
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