Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992, English. Directed by Charles Braverman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Charles BravermanDirector
- Victor LoveHank Gathers
- Duane DavisBo Kimble
- George KennedyFather Dave Hagan
- Nell CarterLucille Gathers
- Kevin C. WhiteDerrick Gathers
- Sam HenningsCoach Spencer
- Sarah TriggerTV Reporter
- Brad ButcherYoung Hank
- Baldwin C. SykesSpecs
- Michael D. HallHeat Gates
- Reynaldo ReyRed
- Michole Briana WhiteTaffy
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Johnson, Ed Fields, Don Enright
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Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story?
If you liked Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Iron Jawed Angels.
Who directed Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story?
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992) was directed by Charles Braverman and stars Victor Love, Duane Davis, George Kennedy.