Biography of pro basketball player "Pistol" Pete Maravich, who died suddenly in 1988 at age 40 from a heart attack.
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Title: The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)
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| Millie Perkins | ... | Helen Maravich | |
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Nick Benedict | ... | Press Maravich |
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Adam Guier | ... | Pete Maravich |
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Murrell Garland | ... | Coach Pendleton |
| Tom Lester | ... | Pete as adult | |
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Buddy Petrie | ... | Buddy Pendleton |
| Darrel Campbell | ... | Carl Connfield | |
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Wendy Leblanc | ... | Sandy |
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John Richardson | ... | Moose |
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Rodney Stone | ||
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Eddie Hailey | ||
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Nick Cardona | ... | Postman |
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John Lewis | ... | Reporter |
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John Raymond | ... | Clemson College basketball player |
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Melinda Walsh | ... | Rachel |
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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. Written by Alan Holasek
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Press Maravich, Helen Maravich: Confidence.
Helen Maravich: Eat up Press.
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Written by John Gregory and Rick Holton
Performed by Mirage
Produced by Rick Jarrard
Published by Uncle Josh's Song Emporium, Inc.
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The basketball goal used by Pete (Adam Guier) is hanging inside the historic Ponchatoula Country Market in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, where the movie was filmed. The market is located inside a historic train depot built in the 19th century. See more »Goofs
The opening shot of the movie shows a shot of downtown Clemson with the subtitle "Clemson 1959," but the marquis of the movie theater says "Splendor in the Grass." The movie wouldn't be released until 1961. See more »Quotes
Press Maravich: Kennedy will build houses on the moon by 1970 and you know why, cause he's got...Press Maravich, Helen Maravich: Confidence.
Helen Maravich: Eat up Press.
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Never Say GoodbyeWritten by John Gregory and Rick Holton
Performed by Mirage
Produced by Rick Jarrard
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25 January 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Great film, and Adam Guier really acted well, showing the great determination of Pete, along with the talent of the writers and directors, who really made you feel like you were part of Pete's story. It is not a well known film, but this does not mean it is bad, or obscure or anything like that. It really inspires me and it can be easily watched over and over again. I will never get tired of this film.
It is a fantastic piece of cinema that I think deserves more recognition than it gets. I would recommend it to anyone, even non-basketball fans. If you ever get a chance to see, rent or buy this film, don't pass it up, I promise you, you will not regret it.