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Movie poster: Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)
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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

1991 · 104 min Drama Family
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1991
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Family
Director Frank C. Schröder
Runtime 104 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (22 votes)

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The film constructs a classic underdog sports narrative, relying on the potent dynamic between a determined son and his coach father. It explores the early forging of a legend through discipline and familial belief more than sheer spectacle.

What lingers after the final buzzer is a genuine, heartwarming appreciation for the grind behind greatness. It's a modest but earnest portrait of a seed being planted. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Frank C. Schröder

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Ideal for a family movie night, offering simple, uplifting lessons about dedication.

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