Pistol: The Birth of a Legend(1991)
The story behind the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Synopsis
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.
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991) is a drama and family film directed by Frank C. Schröder, released on September 29, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Millie Perkins, Nick Benedict, Adam Guier and Murrell Garland. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank C. Schröder
- Writers:
- Peter Maravich, Darrel Campbell
- Producers:
- Samuel Benedict, Darrel Campbell
- Cinematographer:
- Randy Walsh
- Composer:
- Brent Havens
- Production:
- L.A. Film Partners
- Status:
- Released
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Millie Perkins
as Helen Maravich
Nick Benedict
as Press Maravich
- Adam Guier
Adam Guier
as Pete Maravich
- Murrell Garland
Murrell Garland
as Coach Pendleton
Tom Lester
as Pete as adult
- Buddy Petrie
Buddy Petrie
as Buddy Pendleton
- Darrel Campbell
Darrel Campbell
as Carl Connfield
- Wendy Leblanc
Wendy Leblanc
as Sandy
- John Richardson
John Richardson
as Moose
- Melinda Walsh
Melinda Walsh
as Rachel
Key crew
Directed by Frank C. Schröder, written by Peter Maravich and Darrel Campbell, produced by Samuel Benedict and Darrel Campbell.
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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 25 ratings.
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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
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The main cast of Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991) includes Millie Perkins, Nick Benedict, Adam Guier, Murrell Garland and Tom Lester. The film was directed by Frank C. Schröder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pistol: The Birth of a Legend released?
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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend was released on September 29, 1991 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend worth watching?
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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.