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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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
A package of Marlboro "Light" cigarettes is clearly visible in the pocket of young Pete's father. That product would not be introduced for years. See more »Quotes
Press Maravich: You know I was watching Gene Kelly last night and it struck me that a good basketball player can make up for a lot if he has hands as fast as a gunfighter.See more »
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Rise On My OwnWritten 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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25 January 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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The movie, Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, is an excellent movie. It isn't the #1 hit at the box office type, nor does it have expensive great special effects, like many of the movies of today have. It is simply a story of Pete Maravich, a young boy who's whole life is about basketball. He is inspired by his father who seems to be the only one with faith in him. I am a basketball player and ever since I was a young child going to basketball camp our coach would play this movie every year. It motivates us. To this day we love it when Coach says we are going to watch it. We know every line and appreciate the movie. It is a great motivational movie, I definitely recommend it!