Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304930847 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6304930844 Label: Plaza Entertainment Manufacturer: Plaza Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Plaza Entertainment Release Date: May 12, 1998 Running Time: 90 minutes Sales Rank: 4631 Studio: Plaza Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: 1998
Amazon.com: The late 'Pistol' Pete Maravich made basketball history as the most spectacular college scorer ever, and he's still inspiring kids through this movie based on his first season of high school varsity basketball (which he played when he was in eighth grade). This 90-minute film explores the supportive father-son relationship that pushed him to the heights of achievement and fame (Dad was a former pro and Clemson University coach) and includes a story line on the stirrings of the quest for racial equality in the late 1950s. Newcomer Adam Guier plays some fine basketball in his role as the young Maravich. Viewers won't be able to track his no-look passes any better than opponents could when the real Maravich was dishing them out. In fact, the basketball sequences in general are superior to many seen in bigger-budget films. Shot on location in Louisiana, where Maravich grew up, the film captures the moral dilemmas of its time while still keeping a positive drive, making it an excellent film to watch with the kids. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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Rating: - Pistol movie
Great movie for kids who need some motivation. My daugher plays basketball and can relate with the character - plus it is a good story!
Rating: - Inspirational!
I saw this movie when it was first shown on public TV and it inspired me to play basketball. Now 10 or 15 years later and well its a little outdated. But, I think its still a great movie for the entire family, especially kids!
Rating: - The Pistol
Top film for all the family. Feel good movie which you can watch over & over. If your into sports movies this is one to get.You don't even have to be a basketball fan
Rating: - The Pistol has plenty of pop!
If you are a fan of basketball, you must know who "Pistol" Pete Maravich is and about his contribution to the game.
Now you can get a glimpse into the childhood story of how Maravich grew into one of the top 50 players in NBA history in this wonderful family movie.
The movie has plenty of basketball action and the young man playing the "Pistol", Adam Guier, shows off some amazing skills. This is a super film to watch if you are coaching young children. The story offers hope and inspiration, as well as some woonderful drills for your players to try.
This movie, rated G, is part of a dying breed-Great FAMILY entertainment for the ENTIRE family.
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