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

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

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.

Credits

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Cast

Name Character
John Richardson He was 203, 231 years old when he died as Moose
Millie Perkins She was 55, now 87 years old as Helen Maravich
Darrel Campbell as Carl Connfield
Nick Benedict He was 44, now 76 years old as Press Maravich
Melinda Walsh as Rachel
Adam Guier as Pete Maravich
Buddy Petrie as Buddy Pendleton
Wendy Leblanc as Sandy
Tom Lester He was 53, now 85 years old as Pete as adult
Murrell Garland as Coach Pendleton

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Crew

Name Department
Frank C. Schröder as Director. Directing
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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (32 years)

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

  • Release day: Sunday, September 29, 1991
  • Runtime: 90 minutes