The story behind the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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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Millie Perkins
Helen Maravich
Frank C. Schröder
Director
Peter Maravich
Story
Darrel Campbell
Novel
Frank C. Schröder
Executive Producer
Paul Rich
Executive Producer
Darrel Campbell
Producer
Samuel Benedict
Producer
Randy Walsh
Director of Photography
Brent Havens
Original Music Composer
Deanna Doran
Costume Design
John Sperry Wade
Production Design
