Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
“The story behind the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank C. Schröder
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrel Campbell, Peter Maravich
- Original Score
- Brent Havens
- Original Title
- Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- L.A. Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank C. Schröder
Darrel Campbell, Peter Maravich
Brent Havens
Randy Walsh
Paul Rich, Frank C. Schröder, Samuel Benedict, Darrel Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
Frank C. Schröder
Director
John Sperry Wade
Production Design
Randy Walsh
Director of Photography
Brent Havens
Original Music Composer
Deanna Doran
Costume Design
Samuel Benedict
Producer
Darrel Campbell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
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What is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend about?
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.
Who directed Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend was directed by Frank C. Schröder.
Who stars in Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
The principal cast of Pistol: The Birth of a Legend includes Millie Perkins, Nick Benedict, Adam Guier, Murrell Garland, Tom Lester.
When was Pistol: The Birth of a Legend released and how long is it?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pistol: The Birth of a Legend was composed by Brent Havens.
Is Pistol: The Birth of a Legend based on a book or true story?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Darrel Campbell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pistol: The Birth of a Legend?
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).