Film

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

6.419911h 44mGDrama Family

Age rating: G
Director: Frank C. Schröder
Year: 1991

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

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.

Top cast

Millie Perkins

Helen Maravich

Nick Benedict

Press Maravich

Adam Guier

Pete Maravich

Murrell Garland

Coach Pendleton

Tom Lester

Pete as adult

Buddy Petrie

Buddy Pendleton

Darrel Campbell

Carl Connfield

Wendy Leblanc

Sandy

John Richardson

Moose

Melinda Walsh

Rachel

Directed by

Frank C. Schröder

Written by

Peter Maravich

Produced by

Samuel Benedict, Darrel Campbell