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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

G19911h 44mFrank C. Schröder
IMDb 6.8

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"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.

DramaFamily
SportsBased On True StoryBasketball

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What is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991) about?

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.

Who stars in Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend stars Millie Perkins (Helen Maravich), Nick Benedict (Press Maravich), Adam Guier (Pete Maravich), Murrell Garland (Coach Pendleton), Tom Lester (Pete as adult). The film was directed by Frank C. Schröder.

How long is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated G.

Is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend worth watching?

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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