Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

Name: Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
Director: Frank C. Schröder
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1991-09-29
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Millie Perkins, Nick Benedict, Adam Guier, Murrell Garland, Tom Lester

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1991 · 104 min · G · Drama · Family · TMDB 6.4/10

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.

Directed by Frank C. Schröder

Cast

Millie Perkins — Helen Maravich
Nick Benedict — Press Maravich
Adam Guier — Pete Maravich
Murrell Garland — Coach Pendleton
Tom Lester — Pete as adult