Synopsis
Chronicling the short but eventful life of Hank Gathers (played by Donny B. Lord as a child and Victor Love as a young adult), this fact-based drama chronicles the hoopster's rise from the inner city of Philadelphia to a starring role on Loyola Marymount's basketball team before a heart condition cut his career short. Nell Carter plays Hank's supportive mom, and George Kennedy portrays a neighborhood priest who inspired the boy.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Fred JohnsonWriter
- Ed FieldsWriter
- Don EnrightWriter
- Charles BravermanDirector
- Stanley ClarkeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Victor LoveHank Gathers
- Duane DavisBo Kimble
- George KennedyFather Dave Hagan
- Nell CarterLucille Gathers
- Kevin C. WhiteDerrick Gathers
- Sam HenningsCoach Spencer
- Sarah TriggerTV Reporter
- Brad ButcherYoung Hank
- Baldwin C. SykesSpecs
- Michael D. HallHeat Gates
- Reynaldo ReyRed
- Michole Briana WhiteTaffy