Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 1, 1992
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original Title
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Production Companies
Tribune Entertainment, McGillen Entertainment, Alexander/Enright & Associates
Director
Charles Braverman
Description
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.
