Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)

6.7/10 104 min Drama Family

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.

Cast

Millie Perkins

Helen Maravich

Nick Benedict

Press Maravich

Tom Lester

Pete as adult

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