12 Mighty Orphans Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes—or even a football—to playing for the Texas state championships. The architect of their success was Rusty Russell, a legendary high school coach who shocked his colleagues by giving up his privileged position to teach and coach at the orphanage. Few knew Rusty's secret: that he himself was an orphan. Recognizing that his scrawny players couldn't beat the other teams with brawn, Rusty developed innovative strategies that would come to define modern football. Over the course of their winning season, these ultimate underdogs became an inspiration to their city, state, and entire nation.

Drama Sports Period

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in 12 Mighty Orphans.

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  Luke Wilson

  ... Coach Rusty Russell

  You Gotta Believe, Horizon: An American Saga

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  Martin Sheen

  ... Doc Hall

  The Way: Chapter 2, Bobby

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  Robert Duvall

  ... Mason Hawk

  Jayne Mansfield's Car, Bee Movie

• V
  Vinessa Shaw

  ... Juanita Russell

  Big Miracle, After the Fall

• W
  Wayne Knight

  ... Frank Wynn

  Blindspotting, Jurassic Park 3D

• J
  Jake Austin Walker

  ... Hardy Brown

  Butter, The Chaperone

• T
  Treat Williams

  ... Amon Carter

  The Great Alaskan Race, Barefoot

• R
  Ron White

  ... Sheriff Red Wright

  Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

• S
  Scott Haze

  Jurassic World Dominion, Horizon: An American Saga

• C
  Carlson Young

  Upgraded, The Blazing World

• K
  Kelly Frye

  Hypnotic

• J
  Jacob Lofland

Crew Behind the Film

The 12 Mighty Orphans behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Ty Roberts last directed The Iron Orchard. The film's writer Ty Roberts last wrote The Iron Orchard.

Director

Ty Roberts

Screenwriter

Ty Roberts

Producers

Brinton Bryan
Houston Hill
Angelique De Luca
Michael De Luca

Production Details

What we know about the 12 Mighty Orphans movie production.

Key Facts

• Adaptation of the book "Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football" by Jim Dent .

Production Updates for 12 Mighty Orphans

Apr 2021

Completed

Changed 12 Mighty Orphans movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2021

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jul 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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