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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Plot: What's the story about?
"Glory Road" is based on the inspiring true story of the underdog Texas Western basketball team whose drive to win superceded some of the most bruising and difficult challenges during a point in U.S. history of massive cultural and philosophical turmoil. It was a time when, against all odds, the first all African American starting lineup of players took the country by storm and, in a surprise turn of events, wont the 1966 NCAA tournament title. Josh Lucas stars as Hall of Famer Don Haskins, the passionately dedicated college basketball coach that changed the history of basketball and, in turn, helped change the course of history. The film is directed by James Gartner, written by Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois.
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Who stars in Glory Road: Cast List
Blood For Dust, The Black Demon
American Refugee, Notorious
LOL, Wimbledon
Earworm, A Million Ways to Die in the West
Nobody's Fool, Mortal Kombat
Who's making Glory Road: Crew List
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Production: What we know about Glory Road?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Glory Road Release Date: When was the film released?
Glory Road was a release in 2006 on Friday, January 13, 2006. There were 3 other movies released on the same date, including Last Holiday, Hoodwinked and Tristan + Isolde.
Glory Road DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Glory Road was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 .