The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Synopsis
The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) Official Trailer - Julius Erving, Jonathan Winters Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-03
Top Cast
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Julius Erving
Moses Guthrie
Jonathan Winters
H.S. / Harvey Tilson
Meadowlark Lemon
Rev. Grady Jackson
Jack Kehoe
Setshot
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Margaret Avery
Toby Millman
James Bond III
Tyrone Millman
Michael V. Gazzo
Harry the Trainer
Peter Isacksen
Driftwood
Nicholas Pryor
George Brockington
M. Emmet Walsh
Wally Cantrell
Stockard Channing
Mona Mondieu
Flip Wilson
Coach "Jock" Delaney
Marv Albert
Marv Albert
Debbie Allen
Ola
George von Benko
P.A. Announcer
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Brandy
Darrell Brown
Junior Ashland
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Moses
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmond Stevens, Jaison Starkes, Gary Stromberg, David Dashev
- Original Score
- Thom Bell
- Original Title
- The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Moses
Edmond Stevens, Jaison Starkes, Gary Stromberg, David Dashev
Thom Bell
Frank Stanley
Frank Mazzola, Peter Zinner
David Dashev
Department Leadership Roster
Edmond Stevens
Writer
Gilbert Moses
Director
Jaison Starkes
Writer
Frank Mazzola
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Peter Zinner
Editor
David Dashev
Producer
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Thom Bell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh about?
The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.
Who directed The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh was directed by Gilbert Moses.
Who stars in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?
The principal cast of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh includes Julius Erving, Jonathan Winters, Meadowlark Lemon, Jack Kehoe, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
When was The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh released and how long is it?
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh make at the box office?
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh grossed $8 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh was composed by Thom Bell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).