Movie Description
Finding Buck McHenry
(2000)Overview
Jason Ross is an 11-year-old boy whose love for baseball exceeds his talent for the game. When cut from his little league team, Jason's undefeatable spirit leads him to try and create an expansion team. In searching for a new coach, Jason comes to believe that Mack Henry, the custodian at his school, is really Buck McHenry, the legendary pitcher from the old Negro Baseball Leagues. While Mack begins to coach this small rag-tag team, Jason and his friends set out to prove his true identity.
Featured Crew
- Director : Charles Burnett
- Editor : Dorian Harris
- Cast : Ossie Davis,Ruby Dee,Ernie Banks,Michael Schiffman,Duane McLaughlin,Megan Bowes,Kevin Jubinville,Karl Pruner,Michael Rhoades,Catherine Blythe,Don Dickinson,Marcello Meleca,James Millington,Anthony Nicholas Antonacci,J.J. Gallo,Brad Borbridge,Conrad Coates,Michael Cranston,Alex Crockard-Villa,Tait Rowsel,Donovan Palma,Lynn Vogt,Sonia Dhillon Tully
Cast
Buck McHenry
Mrs. Henry
Ollie Johnson
Jason Ross
Aaron Henry
Kim Axelrod
Chuck Axelrod
Mr. Ross
Jim Davis
Mrs. Ross
Coach Borker
Tug
Brad
Joey Kovich
Carl Diaz
Camera Man
Hartford Cole
Franklin
Tyler
Kid on Bike
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Mrs. Baker
Anchor Woman
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Facts
Original TitleFinding Buck McHenry
Status Released
Release Information
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2000-04-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesShowtime Networks
Genres
- Drama
- Family
