Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
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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 & crew
Victor Love
Hank Gathers
Duane Davis
Bo Kimble
George Kennedy
Father Dave Hagan
Nell Carter
Lucille Gathers
Kevin C. White
Derrick Gathers
Sam Hennings
Coach Spencer
Sarah Trigger
TV Reporter
Brad Butcher
Young Hank
Baldwin C. Sykes
Specs
Michael D. Hall
Heat Gates
Reynaldo Rey
Red
Michole Briana White
Taffy
Ahmad Stoner
Young Derrick
Cory Curtis
Young Heat Gates
Les Alexander
Producer
Don Enright
Producer
Stephen Ashley Blake
Cinematography
Charles Braverman
Director
Stanley Clarke
Music