"The Pistol - Birth of a Legend" - The Movie

"I want to make a movie of hope and dreams" - Pistol Pete Maravich

Producers Darrel Campbell and Rodney Stone, friends of Pistol Pete Maravich, wanted to immortalize the Pistol by turning his unique story into a motion picture. When The Pistol was first released world-wide, movie-goers were treated to a fun, family-friendly, live-action true story that appealed to young and old alike. The film's depiction of the turbulent high-school years of NBA legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich was warmly received in its initial theatrical release, overseas and later on home video.

The digitally remastered Special Edition DVD includes ‘The Pistol’, rare footage featuring Pistol Pete’s exploits as a college basketball star and national sports hero along with movie bloopers, sports records gallery and much more.

Here’s What Others Are Saying:

“Superior… all the excitement and drama of the original ‘Rocky’… emotionally riveting.”
NY City Tribune

“His playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era...but Maravich produced huge numbers, first as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history and later as a potent force for both the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Jazz.”
NBA.com

“Movie carries a ‘G’ rating; G as in great!”
The Clarion-Ledger

The Pistol was an instant classic among basketball fans, but only available on home video. With the re-release of The Pistol remastered on DVD, a whole new generation of movie and basketball fans can experience this one-of-a-kind home video gem.