Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

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

1991•1h 44m•6.6/10

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6.6/10(22)

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.

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Production

L.A. Film Partners

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Millie Perkins

Millie Perkins

Helen Maravich

Nick Benedict

Nick Benedict

Press Maravich

Adam Guier

Pete Maravich

Murrell Garland

Coach Pendleton

Tom Lester

Tom Lester

Pete as adult

Buddy Petrie

Buddy Pendleton

Darrel Campbell

Carl Connfield

Wendy Leblanc

Sandy

John Richardson

Moose

Melinda Walsh

Rachel

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