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Overall Rank: 8992
Average Rating: 2.9/4
# of Ratings: 4
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1991
Language: English
Genre: Biography, Drama
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Frank C. Schröder
Actors: Millie Perkins, Nick Benedict, Adam Guier, Murrell Garland, Tom Lester, Darrel Campbell
Plot: The story of Pete "Pistol Pete" Maravich (Adam Guier) of how he made the varsity high school team as an eighth grader. It shows his legend, challenges and friendships.
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Daniel Corleone - wrote on 09/25/2012
Inspirational, dazzling and fun to watch. Saw this on television years back. If one plays basketball, you would not regret viewing this movie. The story of a basketball whiz, Adam Guier brilliantly portrays "The Pistol" Pete Maravich. Highly entertaining based from the flashes of greatness as a young age. It shows how a young gifted child manages to be around people older his age and good parenting. Pace was descent and humor mixed with drama was well thought of. Soundtrack, performances and basketball choreography were very impressive. It's fascinating how they selected the kid who played The Pistol. It's unfortunate how this young talent passed away at an early age. The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend is one of the well made biographical films about a distinct talent who passed …
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