Film
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
1991 · 1h 44m · Drama · Family
The story behind the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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Overview
A story about the great basketball player "Pistol" Pete Maravich when he was in the eighth grade. He plays on the varsity basketball team at Daniel High School but has some very difficult obstacles standing in his way of playing. The only support he has is from his father, retired basketball pro Press Maravich.
Cast
Millie Perkins
Helen Maravich
Nick Benedict
Press Maravich
Adam Guier
Pete Maravich
Murrell Garland
Coach Pendleton
Tom Lester
Pete as adult
Buddy Petrie
Buddy Pendleton
Darrel Campbell
Carl Connfield
Wendy Leblanc
Sandy
John Richardson
Moose
Melinda Walsh
Rachel
Crew
- Frank C. SchröderDirector · Executive Producer
- Peter MaravichStory
- Darrel CampbellNovel · Producer
- Samuel BenedictProducer
- Paul RichExecutive Producer
- Randy WalshDirector of Photography
- Brent HavensOriginal Music Composer
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 29, 1991
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rated
- G
- Genres
- Drama, Family
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