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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
92 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
92 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 1, 1992
Season
1992
Average Score
100%
Mean Score
100%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Tribune Entertainment, McGillen Entertainment, Alexander/Enright & Associates
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Country
United States

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.

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Japanese

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Staff

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