Finding Buck McHenry (2000): Cast
Finding Buck McHenry is a 2000 family drama directed by Charles Burnett, starring Ossie Davis as Buck McHenry, Michael Schiffman and Catherine Blythe. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Charles Burnett
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Showtime Networks
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Finding Buck McHenry About?
The premise of Finding Buck McHenry without spoilers.
Jason Ross, an 11‑year‑old with a passion for baseball that outpaces his skill, is cut from his little‑league team. Undeterred, he gathers friends to form an expansion squad and searches for a coach. He becomes convinced that the school custodian, Mack Henry, is actually Buck McHenry, the legendary Negro‑League pitcher. Mack agrees to coach the rag‑tag group, while Jason and his teammates work to uncover the truth behind Mack’s hidden legacy.
Finding Buck McHenry Cast & Characters
Ossie Davis leads the cast as Buck McHenry, with Michael Schiffman as Jason Ross and Catherine Blythe as Mrs. Ross. Directed by Charles Burnett; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Charles Burnett
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Ossie Davis as Buck McHenry - Michael Schiffman as Jason Ross
- Catherine Blythe as Mrs. Ross
- Ruby Dee as Mrs. Henry
Also Starring in Finding Buck McHenry
· 19 more- Duane McLaughlin Aaron Henry
- Kevin Jubinville Chuck Axelrod
- Conrad Coates Hartford Cole
- Michael Rhoades Jim Davis
- James Millington Brad
- Karl Pruner Mr. Ross
- Sonia Dhillon Tully Anchor Woman
- Brad Borbridge Camera Man
- Ernie Banks Ollie Johnson
- Don Dickinson Coach Borker
- J.J. Gallo Carl Diaz
- Marcello Meleca Tug
- Lynn Vogt Mrs. Baker
- Anthony Nicholas Antonacci Joey Kovich
- Megan Bowes Kim Axelrod
- Michael Cranston Franklin
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- Alex Crockard-Villa Tyler
- Tait Rowsel Kid on Bike
- Donovan Palma Kid on Bike
More from Charles Burnett
More films directed by Charles Burnett, best-rated first: Killer of Sheep, The Annihilation of Fish, The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution and Quiet as Kept.
Finding Buck McHenry Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Да откриеш Бък Макхенри” and “棒球少年”.
- Also known as
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- Да откриеш Бък Макхенри
- 棒球少年
- Il grande Buck McHenry
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Finding Buck McHenry FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Finding Buck McHenry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Finding Buck McHenry?
Finding Buck McHenry runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Finding Buck McHenry released?
Finding Buck McHenry was released on April 16, 2000.
Who directed Finding Buck McHenry?
Finding Buck McHenry was directed by Charles Burnett.
More films by Charles Burnett Who is in the cast of Finding Buck McHenry?
Finding Buck McHenry stars Ossie Davis as Buck McHenry, Michael Schiffman as Jason Ross and Catherine Blythe as Mrs. Ross, among 23 credited actors.
Does Finding Buck McHenry have a post-credit scene?
No. Finding Buck McHenry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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