Search - The Basket on DVD

MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Suitable for Children Movie Release: 1999 DVD Release: 12/11/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French, German, Spanish Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 44 mins Studio: MGM Total Copies: 4 Genres: Drama, Americana, Period Film, Sports Drama

In this drama about intolerance and acceptance that takes place during World War I, a pair of German orphans, Helmut and Brigitta, are sent to a farming community in the Pacific Northwest after a stay in an internment camp. While they are welcomed by some in the town, many resent their presence, especially those who have lost family members in the war. However, a teacher at the school takes a liking to them, and Helmut discovers he has a talent for basketball. Eventually, Helmut gets a chance to prove his worth to the community by playing in a special basketball game; if the neighborhood team wins, it will mean a new harvesting machine for the local farmers. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Peter Coyote - Martin Conlon
Karen Allen - Bessie Emery
Robert Karl Burke - Helmut Brink
Amber Willenborg - Brigitta Brink
Jock MacDonald - Nicholas Emery

Rich Cowan's period film about basketball, The Basket, comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. French, Spanish, and German soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by director Cowan, deleted scenes with optional director commentary, making-of featurettes, outtakes, and a still photo gallery. This is an outstanding release from MGM/UA. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide