Back to browse
67% Critic Match
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
“The story behind the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.”
6.7 / 10• 1991• 1h 44m•G• English
DramaFamily
Storyline
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 & Crew
Millie Perkins
Helen Maravich
Lead
Nick Benedict
Press Maravich
AG
Adam Guier
Pete Maravich
MG
Murrell Garland
Coach Pendleton
Tom Lester
Pete as adult
BP
Buddy Petrie
Buddy Pendleton
DC
Darrel Campbell
Carl Connfield
WL
Wendy Leblanc
Sandy
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank C. Schröder's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Pistol: The Birth of a Legend is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
