The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1990)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:5
Rotten:0
Average Rating:9.2/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 14 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: NBA star "Pistol" Pete Maravich had an incredible talent on the basketball court, both with long-range shots and ball-handling skills. This biopic examines the athlete before he was famous,... NBA star "Pistol" Pete Maravich had an incredible talent on the basketball court, both with long-range shots and ball-handling skills. This biopic examines the athlete before he was famous, specifically examining the relationship between the young Pete (Adam Guier) and his father (Nick Benedict) and the player’s efforts in the face of adversity. [More]
Starring: Adam Guier, Nick Benedict, Boots Garland, Millie Perkins
Starring: Adam Guier, Nick Benedict, Boots Garland, Millie Perkins
Director: Frank C. Schroeder
Director: Frank C. Schroeder
Screenwriter: Darrel Campbell
Story: Darrel Campbell, Pete Maravich, Frank C. Schroeder
Producer: Darrel Campbell
Composer: Brent Havens
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