The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)

Name: The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Julius Erving, Jonathan Winters, Meadowlark Lemon, Jack Kehoe, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1h 42m United States of America

Comedy

Plot

The Pittsburgh basketball team is struggling to find success on the court. Desperate times call for unconventional measures, leading the team’s management to consult an astrologer. With her guidance, they recruit players whose astrological profiles are aligned with the team’s needs. As the season unfolds, these new recruits bring unexpected chemistry and energy, transforming the once hopeless squad into a formidable contender. With a blend of humor and heart, this quirky sports comedy explores the power of belief and destiny in the pursuit of victory.

Cast

Julius Erving Jonathan Winters Meadowlark Lemon Jack Kehoe Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Margaret Avery James Bond III Michael V. Gazzo Peter Isacksen Nicholas Pryor M. Emmet Walsh Stockard Channing Flip Wilson Marv Albert Debbie Allen