Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

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

  • Rated 6.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1991
  • 1h 44m
  • Drama
  • Family

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.

Director
Frank C. Schröder
Starring
Millie Perkins, Nick Benedict, Adam Guier, Murrell Garland

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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