Kevin costner, center, plays a coach to a cross country team in mcfarland, usa, a sports film directed by niki caro. Feb 27, 2015 cross country legend craig virgin grew up and competed in an illinois town similar to mcfarland, california, where the movie takes place. Kevin costner plays jim white, a teacher and cross country coach at a mostly latino high school in mcfarland, california, based on a true story and set in the 1987. Feb 17, 2015 a sob story about a white teacher coaching a crosscountry running team of mexican american schoolchildren narrowly avoids being condescending.
Based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team from a mainly latino high school in mcfarland, california, the film stars kevin costner as jim white, the. Desperate for work, he moves his wife maria bello and daughters morgan saylor. The thought of a movie about running can be off putting, but personally i feel that. This takes place in 1987, and the man costner portrays, jim white, would help mcfarland cross country teams win the state championship 9 times in 14 years as the coach. Why did mcfarland usa create the fake backstory about. The group also performed at nascar sprint cup series races at daytona international speedway and charlotte motor speedway. Dec 23, 2014 kevin costner leads cross country in the trailer for mcfarland usa december 23, 2014 by. Kevin michael costner was born on january 18, 1955 in lynwood, california, the third child of bill costner, a ditch digger and ultimately an electric line servicer for southern california edison, and sharon costner nee tedrick, a welfare worker. Kevin costner was just commenting on the energy of good morning america and were all talking about his newest film called mcfarland usa. Starring kevin costner, maria bello, carlos pratts, hector duran. Feb 21, 2015 based on a true story, the disney film has kevin costner leading a group of unlikely high school runners to a championshiplevel cross country competition. Kevin costner, who plays the teams coach, keeping track of how fast his. Kevin costner plays high school crosscountry coach jim white in mcfarland, usa. Kevin costner returns to the sports movie genre in this inspirational story of an underdog cross country team.
Mcfarland, usa kevin costner stars as a highschool p. Kevin costner plays a coach who starts a high school cross country team of. Based on a true story, the disney film has kevin costner leading a group of unlikely high school runners to a championshiplevel cross country competition. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. He sees that some of the students are worth starting a cross country team and turns seven students with no hope into one of the best cross country teams. Yes, mcfarland usa has the obligatory coda where we found out how everything played out for. Disney has released a new mcfarland, usa trailer for director niki caros inspirational sports drama. Oct 28, 2014 kevin costner and an inspirational tale. No, the real coach jim white actually started coaching cross country at mcfarland high. Twotime oscar winner kevin costner heads cast of inspiring. Kevin costner talks about his new film mcfarland, usa, what he wants people to know about the story, what makes a great sports movie, and more. Its a movie that the entire family can enjoy together. In the tradition of disney sports movies comes mcfarland, usa, based on the inspiring true story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous obstacles. Sean wist if youre looking for inspiration, look no further than supermans foster dad, kevin costner.
It is directed by, produced by, and stars kevin costner, with the screenplay written by eric roth and brian helgeland, based on david brin s 1985 book of the same name. Based on a true story, the film stars kevin costner as crosscountry running coach who takes. A sob story about a white teacher coaching a cross country running team of mexican american schoolchildren narrowly avoids being condescending. Dec 23, 2014 disney has released a new mcfarland, usa trailer for director niki caros inspirational sports drama. He sees that some of the students are worth starting a crosscountry team and turns seven. Open range is a 2003 american western film directed and coproduced by kevin costner, starring robert duvall and costner, with annette bening, michael gambon, and michael jeter appearing in supporting roles. Kevin costner coaches cross country in new mcfarland, usa trailer. Kevin costner to play cross country coach in disney movie. Kevin costner talks mcfarland, usa, great sports movies.
Based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team from a mainly latino high school in mcfarland, california, the film stars kevin costner as jim white, the schools coach, who leads the team to win a state championship. The movies about jim white kevin costner who became the head coach of a cross country team in small high school in a small town filled with mexican immigrants. Mcfarland, usa the 1987 mcfarland cross country team. Twotime oscar winner kevin costner heads cast of inspiring new drama. The 2015 film mcfarland, usa tells the true story of california high school crosscountry coach jim white kevin costner and his underdog team of latino runners who had never competed in the sport before and who, when they werent training, had to help their parents pick crops in the fields. Mcfarland usa 2015 kevin costner movie trailer, release. Disneys mcfarland, usa stars kevin costner, maria bello, morgan saylor. A track coach costner in a small california town transforms a group of young latino farm workers into a team of crosscountry runners. Their work ethic led the small town of mcfarland to nine state titles in 24 years. Mcfarland usa is an apologetically inspirational disney sports movie. Kevin costner leads cross country in the trailer for mcfarland usa december 23, 2014 by. Nov 04, 2014 kevin costner, maria bello and carlos pratts star in the sports drama mcfarland, usa. Jim white moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach. The 2015 film mcfarland, usa tells the true story of california high school cross country coach jim white kevin costner and his underdog team of latino runners who had never competed in the sport before and who, when they werent training, had to help their parents pick crops in the fields.
Hero coach played by kevin costner in mcfarland, usa. Based on the 1987 true story, mcfarland, usa follows novice runners from mcfarland, an economically challenged town in california, as they give their all to build a cross country team under the direction of coach jim white kevin costner, a newcomer to their predominantly latino high school, with whom they ultimately bond to build not only a. Kevin costner stars as jim white, who takes a teaching job at mcfarland calif. This is a emmynominated kget special examining mcfarland high schools legendary cross country program and the family, and coach, that helped mold a town. Set in the 1980s and inspired by actual events, the inspirational disney sports drama mcfarland stars kevin costner as a california track coach determined to shape a. Mcfarland usa 2015 opens with the words based on a true story, followed immediately by a fabricated backstory of how jim white kevin costner ended up in rundown mcfarland, california. There is a minor tendency towards schmaltz and overlength 15 to 20 minutes should have been trimmed, as well as some. So, when i saw there was a new sports movie called mcfarland, usa that i had not heard anything about that starred kevin costner, i went into it with low expectations. The film was coproduced by walt disney pictures and mayhem pictures. High school and, after seeing running potential in his students, starts a cross country program.
Jim white costner finds his days as a football coach numbered when an incident with a player leads to his dismissal. Why did mcfarland usa create the fake backstory about jim. Based on a true story, the movie follows the cross country team at a predominantly mexican american high school in central california who become unlikely champions with the. Nov 03, 2014 a new gym teacher at a predominantly latino high school starts a cross country team from scratch in the first trailer and new photos from disneys mcfarland usa, starring kevin costner inspired. Feb 20, 2015 mcfarland, usa is the underdog tale of a gruff, leathery football coach kevin costner who turns a band of misfits into a team of high school cross country champions.
Mcfarland cross country team loses state title after 24 years. In mcfarland, usa, kevin costner coaches crosscountry. A special showing of the walt disney movie mcfarland, usa starring kevin costner is scheduled for nov. This heartwarming drama follows novice runners who strive to build a cross country team under coach jim white kevin costner. In october 2007, they began a worldwide tour which included shows in istanbul and rome. The new movie mcfarland, usa tells the true story of a high school cross country team that inspired an entire community.
Kevin costner plays a tough football coach on his last chance %u2014 with a cross country team. As a cross country runner, i am very excited to see this movie. Kevin costner on his role in the true story mcfarland usa. Coach jim white kevin costner arrives in mcfarland, california in time for the 1987 school year with his family wife cheryl maria bello and daughters julie morgan saylor and jamie elsie fisher in tow. Kevin costner, in mcfarland, usa, returns to a film genre. Kevin costner, in mcfarland, usa, returns to a film. Mcfarland, usa and crosscountry coach costner one has to be suspicious of movies released during the postoscar and presummer movie season. Kevin costner coaches cross country in new mcfarland, usa. Dec 23, 2014 theres a new mcfarland, usa trailer, offering another look at the kevin costner led sports drama hitting the big screen february 20, 2015 from disney. Kevin costner, american film actor and director known for his portrayals of rugged but sensitive individuals. The movie s about jim white kevin costner who became the head coach of a cross country team in small high school in a small town filled with mexican immigrants.
Mcfarland, usa official trailer 2015 kevin costner movie. The movies about jim white kevin costner who became the head coach of a cross country team in small high school in a small town filled with mexican. Kevin costner coaches crosscountry in heartwarming. Cross country movie hits right notes shad powers, the desert sun published 5. I think what makes this movie stand apart from the other films is that the main characters, mainly the runners, are some of the most likable people. Mcfarland, usa is the underdog tale of a gruff, leathery football coach kevin costner who turns a band of misfits into a team of high school cross country champions. Based on a true story, the film stars kevin costner as cross country. In mcfarland, based on a true story, costner plays legendary crosscountry coach jim white, who built a dynasty with the kids of central valley farmworkers. Mcfarland, usa movie trailer coach jim white kevin costner is the new pe teacher in mcfarland, an economically challenged town in californias farmrich central valley. Kevin costner plays a highschool football coach who ends up leading a crosscountry track team made up unlikely students to a state championship. Kevin costner leads crosscountry in the trailer for.
The film depicts him as a football coach in boise, idaho in 1987, who lost his temper with a backtalking student, threw a shoe at the kids head, and was fired. Coach jim white kevin costner is the new pe teacher in mcfarland, an economically challenged town in californias farmrich central valley. Kevin costner plays a highschool football coach who ends up leading a cross country track team made up unlikely students to a state championship. He found success in such movies as the untouchables, bull durham, field of dreams, and the bodyguard but was perhaps best known for dances with wolves, for which he won oscars for best picture and director. Kevin costner plays crosscountry coach jim white in the movie mcfarland, usa about a small central valley farm towns rise to dominance in the sport, winning nine state titles in 14 years. Kevin costner plays jim white, a teacher and crosscountry coach at a mostly latino high school in mcfarland, california, based on a true story and set in the 19871988 school year. The film depicts him as a football coach in boise, idaho in 1987, who lost his temper with a backtalking student, threw a shoe at the kids head, and. Mcfarland, usa director discusses the film, kevin costner. Mcfarland, usa is based on the true story of coach jim white, who formed the mcfarland high school crosscountry team back in the late 1980s. High school cross country will hit the big screen on february 20, 2015, with the release of mcfarland, usa. Craig virgin, now 59, was a cross country monster in his day. Costner cross country film set to screen in th local news.
Kevin costner plays jim white, a teacher and cross country coach at a mostly latino high school in mcfarland, california, based on a true story and set in the 19871988 school year. Here we take a look at his best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. Based on a true story, the film stars kevin costner as cross country running coach who takes a position at a predominantly latino high school in californias central valley. Good acting, directing and story make mcfarland usa. Kevin costner list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Nov 05, 2014 inspired by the 1987 true story, mcfarland, usa follows novice runners from mcfarland, an economically challenged town in californias farmrich central valley, as they give their all to. Meet the reallife hero coach played by kevin costner in. Kevin costner has had a long and varied career in front of and behind the camera. High school coach jim white transformed his community through crosscountry. Kevin costner full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Kevin costner turns a bunch of california central valley kids into champion cross country runners in this effective heartwarmer.
In mcfarland, usa, kevin costner coaches crosscountry runners. Craig virgin, now 59, was a cross country monster in his. The postman is a 1997 american postapocalyptic adventure film. The stirring true story of how a scrappy latino highschool running team beat the odds is treated as a kevin costner vehicle first and foremost in mcfarland, usa, a crosscultural crosscountry. Rated pg for thematic material, some violence and language. Kevin costner is a cross country coach in the new mcfarland, usa trailer. The film is based on the true story of the 1987 mcfarland cross country team.
The film stars kevin costner as jim white, the schools coach who lead the team through a number of 1980s social issues to win a championship. It is directed by nikki caro and produced by disney. Mcfarland, usa featurette story 2015 kevin costner movie hd duration. Kevin costner is a cross country coach in the new mcfarland. The film was the final onscreen appearance of jeter, who died before it was released, and the film was dedicated to jeters memory, as well as to costner s parents, bill and sharon. He sees that some of the students are worth starting a crosscountry team and turns seven students with no hope into one of the best crosscountry teams. Inspired by the 1987 true story, mcfarland, usa follows high school coach jim white kevin costner, whose jobhopping leads him to. Kevin costners new sports film, the wonderfully entertaining and inspiring mcfarland, usa, tells the true story of a downonhisluck coach, jim white costner, and seven hispanic high school students in california who besides juggling the demands of high school and helping their parents pick crops in the fields. With kevin costner, maria bello, ramiro rodriguez, carlos pratts.
Mcfarland, usa is a 2015 liveaction sports drama film which was based on a true story of a latin high school track team from mcfarland, california. The film also features will patton, larenz tate, olivia williams, james russo, and tom petty. Feb 16, 2020 10 best kevin costner movies, according to rotten tomatoes. Following a first version last month, walt disney pictures has released a new trailer for mcfarland, usa.