The read
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Henry Steele is a basketball phenom at his small town high school, but when he matriculates to a big city university on a scholarship, soon realizes that he has few skills outside the sport. Expected by his coach to contribute significantly to the team, Henry is overwhelmed by the demands on his time, the "big business" aspect of college sports, and the fact that he never fully learned to read. Things look bleak for Henry when Janet Hays, a pretty graduate student, is assigned as Henry's tutor. Her intellect and strength lift Henry out of his doldrums just in time to battle the coach, who attempts to rescind Henry's scholarship.
Ratings
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
- Robby BensonWriter
- Jerry SegalWriter
- Charles FoxOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robby BensonHenry Steele
- Annette O'TooleJanet Hays
- G.D. SpradlinCoach Smith
- Gail StricklandB.J. Rudolph
- Melanie GriffithThe Hitchhiker
- James G. RichardsonMalcolm
- Hector MoralesGonzales
- Cory FaucherTom
- Doug SullivanYoung Henry Steele
- Richard JuryFather Steele (as Rich Jury)
- Liz JuryEunice Steele
- Richard JamisonHigh School Coach