In “Hoosiers,” Gene Hackman, whose death was announced Thursday, created a man with understated strength, a taskmaster with ...

Gene Hackman was a veteran actor in his 50s when 'Hoosiers' was released in 1986. Former Hickory Huskers and 'Hoosiers' ...

Outtakes: Was Norman Dale actually a good coach? Plus How much does crosschecking somebody in the head get you fined? Depends ...

A small-town high school basketball movie set in the 1950s still speaks to some of us, and the late Gene Hackman helped bring it to life.

With this week’s death of legendary actor Gene Hackman, one of his roles will forever be embedded in my soul — that of Coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers.” ...

Hackman's portrayal of coach Dale's transformation — and redemption — throughout "Hoosiers" was the heartbeat of the ...

Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may seek favorite movies. Watch these ...

Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers ...

Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may to seek favorite movies. Watch these classic clips from "Hoosiers".

When great actors die, our grief multiplies. It feels like we lost them and every character they blessed with humanity. The ...

At age 15, a group of my friends and I saw the 1985 film “Vision Quest” about a high school wrestler who decides he’s going “to make his mark” and drop two weight classes so he can take on the state’s ...