Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)

10.0/10 • 92 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Victor Love

Hank Gathers

George Kennedy

Father Dave Hagan

Nell Carter

Lucille Gathers

Sam Hennings

Coach Spencer

Sarah Trigger

TV Reporter

Reynaldo Rey

Red

Michole Briana White

Taffy

Bart Braverman

Tom Talmadge

Kimberly Russell

Carole

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