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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979 1h 42m5.6

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

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The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.

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DirectorGilbert Moses
ScreenplayJaison Starkes, Edmond Stevens
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 6, 1979
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 42m
BudgetN/A
Revenue$8
Rating⭐ 5.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.3 / 10
Votes13
GenresComedy
StudioLorimar Motion Pictures

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Cast

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Moses Guthrie

Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters

H.S. / Harvey Tilson

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Meadowlark Lemon

Rev. Grady Jackson

Jack Kehoe

Jack Kehoe

Setshot

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Toby Millman

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James Bond III

Tyrone Millman

Michael V. Gazzo

Michael V. Gazzo

Harry the Trainer

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Peter Isacksen

Driftwood

Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas Pryor

George Brockington

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Wally Cantrell

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Mona Mondieu

Flip Wilson

Flip Wilson

Coach "Jock" Delaney

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Marv Albert

Marv Albert

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Ola

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George von Benko

P.A. Announcer

Dee Dee Bridgewater

Dee Dee Bridgewater

Brandy

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Darrell Brown

Junior Ashland

Julius Carry

Julius Carry

Malik Jamal Truth

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Jerry Chambers

Lucian Tucker

Alix Elias

Alix Elias

Michelle

Jessie Lawrence Ferguson

Jessie Lawrence Ferguson

Jackhammer Washington

Richard Foronjy

Richard Foronjy

Mike

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Chick Hearn

Chick Hearn

Clayton Hill

Clayton Hill

Security Guard

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Davis Johnson

Balloon Vendor

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Jack Kurtz

Mr. Birdwell

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Malek Abdul-Mansour

Bullet Haines

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Eric Mercury

Rudy - League Commissioner

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Dwayne Mooney

Benny Rae

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Daryl Mooney

Kenny Rae

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Craig Prosser

Gunnar Boses

Branscombe Richmond

Branscombe Richmond

Winston Running Hawk

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Murray Sports

Otis Sallid

Otis Sallid

Calmar / Fishstick

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Joseph A. Schad

Mr. Robbins

Joe Seneca

Joe Seneca

Mr. Sweets

Jerry Tarkanian

Jerry Tarkanian

L.A. Coach

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Alfred Beard Jr.

Basketball Player (New York)

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Luther Burden

Basketball Player (New York)

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Ron Carter

Basketball Player (Los Angeles)

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Donald Chaney

Basketball Player (Boston)

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Leon Douglas

Basketball Player (Detroit)

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Christopher J. Ford

Basketball Player (Detroit)

Connie Hawkins

Connie Hawkins

Basketball Player (Los Angeles)

Spencer Haywood

Spencer Haywood

Basketball Player (New York)

Lou Hudson

Lou Hudson

Basketball Player (Los Angeles)

John Williamson

John Williamson

Basketball Player (Boston)

Bob Lanier

Bob Lanier

Basketball Player (Detroit)

Cedric Maxwell

Cedric Maxwell

Basketball Player (Boston)

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Eric Money

Basketball Player (Detroit)

Norman Nixon

Norman Nixon

Basketball Player

Luther Rackley

Luther Rackley

Basketball Player

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Curtis Rowe

Basketball Player (Boston)

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Lonnie Shelton

Basketball Player (New York)

🎭

John Shumate

Basketball Player (Detroit)

🎭

Kevin Stacom

Basketball Player (Boston)

Mychal Thompson

Mychal Thompson

Basketball Player (New York)

Ken Foree

Ken Foree

Pittsburgh Python Player

Michael Haboush

Michael Haboush

Kid Eating Hot Dog (uncredited)

Jon Hayden

Jon Hayden

Jogger (uncredited)

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John W. Iwanonkiw

Fan (uncredited)

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Ray Iwanonkiw

Fan (uncredited)

Richard Rossi

Richard Rossi

Roy (uncredited)

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Michael J. White

Boy in Crowd (uncredited)

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Laura Ziemba

Fan (uncredited)

Shelly Desai

Shelly Desai

Fedora Mobster #1

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

Where can I watch The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1979) was directed by Gilbert Moses. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 42m, rated 5.6/10.

How long is The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.6/10 from 13 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh worth watching?

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh is rated 5.6/10 by 13 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy fans.