A group of poor immigrant high school boys in Granite, Illinois defy all odds and go on to win the 1940 state championship in basketball.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Aidan GillenPelf | Pelf |
 David HenrieEvon Parseghian | Evon Parseghian |
 Shirley MacLaineSophia Prather | Sophia Prather |
 William HurtNot listed | Not listed |
 Kevin DunnPrincipal Grisby | Principal Grisby |
 P.J. ByrneBrownie | Brownie |
 Junio ValverdeCarlos | Carlos |
 Joseph David-JonesHenry | Henry |