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Hoosiers Reviews

1986

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An unexpected late-1986 box-office hit, Hoosiers tells the true story of a group of underdogs who become champions. Set in the 1950s, Hoosiers is about a hard-luck, unemployed college basketball coach (Gene Hackman) who gets a chance to coach a small-town Indiana high-school basketball team. Facing resentment from the community .. Read more

Starring	Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, Barbara Hershey, Sheb Wooley
Director	David Anspaugh
Genres	Drama

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- Back in 1951, a hick high school basketball team could achieve self-respect just by getting into the State Finals. Or... read more on Time Out
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  Certainly underrated
  
  This film is a late-70's, early 80's low budget small town American flick set on a university campus in the 1950's, that, as a film, has some how ... read more »
  
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  Significant
  
  One of the most significant sports movies ever made. Granted it is deeply flawed, however the performances are to a man (or woman) perfect. based -loosely- on... read more »
  
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  - 09 Nov 2007 at 10:02
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  Certainly underrated
  
  This film is a late-70's, early 80's low budget small town American flick set on a university campus in the 1950's, that, as a film, has some how ... read more »
  
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  A Winner
  
  Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper are always worth watching. By the way, this movie was released in the States with the title 'Hoosiers.' (Ask an American... read more »
  
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  old and boring
  
  gene hackman is a quality actor, however this film is very old with not much depth and you feel nothing for the characters in the film.its a film that would be ... read more »
  
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  Certainly underrated
  
  This film is a late-70's, early 80's low budget small town American flick set on a university campus in the 1950's, that, as a film, has some how ... read more »
  
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  - maserade
  - Beds
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  A Winner
  
  Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper are always worth watching. By the way, this movie was released in the States with the title 'Hoosiers.' (Ask an American... read more »
  
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  - Stockport via Ohio
  - 04 Jan 2005 at 16:57
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  Significant
  
  One of the most significant sports movies ever made. Granted it is deeply flawed, however the performances are to a man (or woman) perfect. based -loosely- on... read more »
  
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  old and boring
  
  gene hackman is a quality actor, however this film is very old with not much depth and you feel nothing for the characters in the film.its a film that would be ... read more »
  
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  An unexpected late-1986 box-office hit, Hoosiers tells the true story of a group of underdogs who become champions. Set in the 1950s, Hoosiers is about a hard-luck, unemployed college basketball coach (Gene Hackman) who gets a chance to coach a small-town Indiana high-school basketball team. Facing ...