Glory Road was generally released in theaters on January 13, 2006. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Texas Western Productions, and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Based on the true story surrounding the events leading up to the 1966 NCAA University Division basketball tournament, as told by Texas Western College's (now known as the University of Texas El Paso or UTEP) head coach Don Haskins in his autobiography of the same name.
The Film follows the true story of college basketball coach Don Haskins as he takes over a struggling program at Texas Western College and works to build a competitive team against overwhelming odds. Through determination, unconventional recruiting, and a focus on discipline and teamwork, the program begins to challenge expectations both on and off the court. As the season progresses, the team faces intense pressure, skepticism, and social obstacles that test their unity and resolve. The film is an inspiring sports drama that explores leadership, perseverance, and the transformative power of believing in change.
The soundtrack was released on January 10, 2006, by Hollywood Records. Many of the songs are classic hits from the 1960s that help evoke the film's period setting, and include original score elements associated with the film's story, as well as some music composed by Trevor Rabin as part of the score.
Glory Road won the 2006 ESPY Award for Best Sports Movie.
Released for the first time on DVD by Walt Disney Home Entertainment on June 2, 2006. Released for the first time on Blu-ray by Walt Disney Home Entertainment on October 17, 2006. The film is available on Disney+.
CAST AND CREW - Cast: Josh Lucas (Don Haskins), Derek Luke (Bobby Joe Hill), Austin Nichols (Jerry Armstrong), Jon Voight (Adolph Rupp), Evan Jones (Moe Iba), Schin A.S. Kerr (David Lattin), Alphonso McAuley (Orsten Artis), Mehcad Brooks (Henry Flourney), Sam Jones III (Willie Worsley), Damaine Radcliffe (Willie "Scoops" Cager), Emily Deschanel (Mary Haskins), Al Shearer (Nevil Shed), Red West (Ross Moore), Tatyana Ali (Tina Malichi) | Director: James Gartner | Writer: Chris Cleveland, Bettina Gilois | Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Andy Given (Executive Producer), Chad Omen (Executive Producer), Pat Sandston (Associate Producer), Mike Stenson (Executive Producer) | Cinematography: Jeffrey L. Kimball, John Toon | Music: Trevor Rabin | Editor: Jason Hellman, John Wright | Production Designer: Geoffrey Kirkland | Costume Designer: Alix Friedberg | Casting: Ronna Kress.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - MPAA Rating: PG | Runtime: 118 minutes | Sound Mix: Dolby Digital | Format: Color | Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 | Genre: Biography, Drama, Live-Action, Sports.
BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (according to Internet Movie Database) - Budget: $30,000,000 (estimated) | Opening Weekend (U.S. & Canada): $13,594,734 | Gross (U.S. & Canada): $42,647,449 | Gross (Worldwide): $42,938,449.
RATINGS - My Rating: 71.40 | Rotten Tomatoes: 55% (Tomatometer) / 81% Popcornmeter | Metacritic: 58 (Metascore) / 7.6 (User Score) | Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10 | The Movie DB: 74% (User Score) | COMBINED RATING: 69.63.
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