Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)
"The story behind the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time."

Title: Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
Original Title: Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
Release Date: 1991-09-29
Status: Released
Rating: 6.6/10 (from 22 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, Family
Production Companies: L.A. Film Partners
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

Millie Perkins
Helen Maravich

Nick Benedict
Press Maravich

Adam Guier
Pete Maravich

Murrell Garland
Coach Pendleton

Tom Lester
Pete as adult

Buddy Petrie
Buddy Pendleton

Darrel Campbell
Carl Connfield

Wendy Leblanc
Sandy

John Richardson
Moose

Melinda Walsh
Rachel