Finding Buck McHenry
"They found so much more."
Originally released in 2000. Finding Buck McHenry is a drama/family film. directed by Charles Burnett.
Starring Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, and Ernie Banks
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finding Buck McHenry about?
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 ...
Who directed Finding Buck McHenry?
Finding Buck McHenry was directed by Charles Burnett.
How long is Finding Buck McHenry?
Finding Buck McHenry has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Finding Buck McHenry released?
Finding Buck McHenry was released on April 16, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Finding Buck McHenry?
The main cast of Finding Buck McHenry includes Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Ernie Banks, Michael Schiffman, Duane McLaughlin.