Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991): Cast
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend is a 1991 family drama directed by Frank C. Schröder, starring Tom Lester as Pete as adult, Adam Guier and Millie Perkins. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Frank C. Schröder
- Original language
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English - Studio
- L.A. Film Partners
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend About?
The premise of Pistol: The Birth of a Legend without spoilers.
Focusing on a teenage Pete “Pistol” Maravich, the film follows his unlikely placement on the varsity basketball team at Daniel High School while still in eighth grade. He confronts academic, social and eligibility challenges, yet his only steady ally is his father, former pro Press Maravich, whose guidance fuels his early drive toward legend.
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- racism
- nickname
- basketball sport
- basketball
- heart attack
- basketball movie
- coach
- father son relationship
- independent film
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Cast & Characters
Tom Lester leads the cast as Pete as adult, with Adam Guier as Pete Maravich and Millie Perkins as Helen Maravich. Directed by Frank C. Schröder; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank C. Schröder
- Tom Lester as Pete as adult
- Adam Guier as Pete Maravich
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Millie Perkins as Helen Maravich - Nick Benedict as Press Maravich
Also Starring in Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
· 6 more- John Richardson Moose
- Darrel Campbell Carl Connfield
- Melinda Walsh Rachel
- Murrell Garland Coach Pendleton
- Buddy Petrie Buddy Pendleton
- Wendy Leblanc Sandy
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend” and “The Pistol”.
- Also known as
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- The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
- The Pistol
- À toi de jouer, petit !
- Пистол Пийт: Раждането на една легенда
- Pistol: Nasce uma Lenda
- 코트의 작은 영웅 피스톨
- Pistol, el màgic de l’NBA
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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Pistol: The Birth of a Legend released?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend was released on September 29, 1991.
Who directed Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend was directed by Frank C. Schröder.
Who is in the cast of Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend stars Tom Lester as Pete as adult, Adam Guier as Pete Maravich and Millie Perkins as Helen Maravich, among 10 credited actors.
Does Pistol: The Birth of a Legend have a post-credit scene?
No. Pistol: The Birth of a Legend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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