After Gene Hackman'a death, 'Hoosiers' director David Anspaugh tells story of how Jack Nicholson almost took on lead role in ...

Gene Hackman was a veteran actor in his 50s when 'Hoosiers' was released in 1986. Former Hickory Huskers and 'Hoosiers' producer remember Hackman ...

"In my book, we’re gonna be winners." That famous line was delivered at the end of a speech by Gene Hackman's character Norman Dale in "Hoosiers." His Hickory Huskers went on to become winners ...

The idea of Cinderella teams is developed in the much beloved Hollywood movie "Hoosiers" starring the late Gene Hackman.

“Hoosiers” fans lost their Coach Dale on ... volunteer assistant coach Wilbur “Shooter” Flatch (played by Dennis Hopper). He fell for basketball skeptic Myra Fleener (Barbara Hershey ...

His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on tiny Milan’s run to the 1954 Indiana state title. Plump was the star of that Milan team. He ...

“Hoosiers” is considered one of the best ... The movie earned Oscar nominations for its Jerry Goldsmith score and Dennis Hopper’s supporting role as troubled Hickory High assistant coach ...

He said Hackman and the late Dennis Hopper, who played the role of Wilbur ... Plump reflected on the late star and the “Hoosiers” phenomenon. “How important was his role?