Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)

09/29/1991 (US) • 1h 30m

Drama, Family

The story behind the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

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