Glory Road (2006)
Director
James Gartner
Main cast
Josh Lucas; Derek Luke; Jon Voight; Austin Nichols; Evan Jones
Genres
Drama
Description
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
James Gartner
Main cast
Josh Lucas; Derek Luke; Jon Voight; Austin Nichols; Evan Jones
Genres
Drama
Description
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
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