Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)

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

  • Genre: Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1991-09-29
  • User Rating: 6.6/10 from 22 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: L.A. Film Partners
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Frank C. Schröder
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Summary

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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  • Millie Perkins

    as Helen Maravich
  • Nick Benedict

    as Press Maravich
  • Adam Guier

    as Pete Maravich
  • Murrell Garland

    as Coach Pendleton
  • Tom Lester

    as Pete as adult
  • Buddy Petrie

    as Buddy Pendleton
  • Darrel Campbell

    as Carl Connfield
  • Wendy Leblanc

    as Sandy
  • John Richardson

    as Moose
  • Melinda Walsh

    as Rachel
Camera John Lewis Still Photographer
Directing Frank C. Schröder Director
Writing Darrel Campbell Novel
Writing Peter Maravich Story
Sound Brent Havens Original Music Composer
Camera Randy Walsh Director of Photography
Art John Sperry Wade Production Design
Costume & Make-Up Deanna Doran Costume Design
Production Rodney Stone Co-Producer
Production Frank C. Schröder Executive Producer
Production Paul Rich Executive Producer
Production Darrel Campbell Producer
Production Samuel Benedict Producer
Production Peter L. Andrews Co-Producer

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