Biography of pro basketball player "Pistol" Pete Maravich, who died suddenly in 1988 at age 40 from a heart attack.
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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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Eddie Hailey | ||
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Nick Cardona | ... | Postman |
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John Lewis | ... | Reporter |
| 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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Written by John Gregory and Brad Hanratty
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: When you think about it, a dream is nothing more than a big challenge you place on yourself.See more »
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Don't Look DownWritten by John Gregory and Brad Hanratty
Performed by Mirage
Produced by Rick Jarrard
Published by Uncle Josh's Song Emporium, Inc.
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The one-line summary above is not meant as a pun (he died of a heart condition), but is a true assessment of Pete's feeling for the game. This is a must-see movie for anyone who was a fan of basketball in the 70's. For anyone who wants to be inspired to use their god-given talents to the fullest - then, again, this is a must see movie.