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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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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25 January 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El mago de la N.B.A. See more »Company Credits
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Performed by Carl Shillo
Written by Carl Shillo and Brian MacDonald
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 »Soundtracks
You Are My DestinyPerformed by Carl Shillo
Written by Carl Shillo and Brian MacDonald
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I enjoyed this video. The movie-making quality is not the highest, and the acting is undoubtedly less than stellar. However, I found that this movie had a lot of heart. It is a much better family movie than many others out there, with no profanity and little violence. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who has an interest in Pete Maravich and his life.
This movie was made to describe the basketball history of Pete Maravich, and shows a special relationship between Pete and his father, which I thought was refreshing. It's a joy to see a parent who did his best to establish common ground with his child so that they could relate to each other. So if you're interested in basketball, go ahead and check this movie out. You may find yourself charmed by the innocence in the story of the young Pete Maravich.