The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

PG 1979 · 102 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy

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

Directed by Gilbert Moses · Written by Edmond Stevens

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Rent or Buy

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home

Cast

Trailers & Videos

Make it a double feature

3h 24m together

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

Willie Dynamite

Both from Gilbert Moses.

More from Gilbert MosesSee all →

Daddy Can't ReadDaddy Can't Read · 1988
Daddy Can't Read
★ 9.01988
MovieDramaTV Movie
Teenage girl doesn't understand why her father is against her campaign to promote literacy at his factory. Until she discovers that her father can't read.
The Less Than Perfect DaughterThe Less Than Perfect Daughter · 1991
The Less Than Perfect Daughter
★ 7.81991
MovieDramaTV Movie
A demanding woman and her daughter knock heads when the daughter, aspiring to be less reliant on her family, moves in with a troubled friend.
RootsRoots · 1977
Roots
★ 7.41977
SeriesDrama
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.
Law & OrderLaw & Order · 1990
Law & Order
★ 7.31990
SeriesCrimeDrama
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
GhostwriterGhostwriter · 1992
Ghostwriter
★ 7.31992
SeriesMysteryKids
Ghostwriter is an American television program created by Liz Nealon and produced by the Children's Television Workshop and BBC One. It began airing on PBS on October 4, 1992, and the final episode aired on February 13, 1995. The series revolves around a close knit circle of friends from Brooklyn who solve neighborhood crimes and mysteries as a team of young detectives with the help of an invisible ghost named Ghostwriter. Ghostwriter can communicate with the kids only by manipulating whatever text and letters he can find and using them to form words and sentences. The series was filmed on location in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Call to GloryCall to Glory · 1984
Call to Glory
★ 7.31984
SeriesAction & AdventureDrama
Call to Glory is an American drama series created by Ronald M. Cohen, and starring Craig T. Nelson as USAF Colonel Raynor Sarnac and his family as they navigated the political tensions and military duties of the early 1960s. Heavily promoted during ABC's broadcast of the 1984 Summer Olympics, the two-part pilot aired August 13, 1984. The first episode is related to the U-2 flights over Cuba during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. During production, the plot came to focus more on the loneliness experienced by wife Vanessa while stationed on base and what she and the family would do to spend time in productive pursuits while enduring the Antelope Valley's isolation from civilization. The series, set near Edwards Air Force Base, blended historical events with the challenges of military family life, featuring themes of duty, family relationships, and the looming Vietnam War.
BensonBenson · 1979
Benson
★ 7.01979
SeriesComedy
A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.
RunawayRunaway · 1989
Runaway
★ 7.01989
MovieDramaTV Movie
After witnessing the accidental death of a friend who was attempting to rescue him from bullies, an African-American boy blames himself and, stricken with guilt, hides out among underground street people in New York.
The Greatest Thing That Almost HappenedThe Greatest Thing That Almost Happened · 1977
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
★ 7.01977
MovieDramaTV Movie
Just before a championship basketball tournament, a teenage athlete learns that he has leukemia.
ABC Afterschool SpecialABC Afterschool Special · 1972
ABC Afterschool Special
★ 6.51972
SeriesDrama
Dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
Willie DynamiteWillie Dynamite · 1974
Willie Dynamite
★ 6.41974
MovieCrimeDrama
Willie Dynamite is a pimp who operates in New York City. Willie was a big success as a pimp, but now, just as fast as he rose to the top, he has hit bottom. A former prostitute who has become a social worker tries to get Willie to clean up his life while it is still possible.
SnoopsSnoops · 1989
Snoops
★ 6.31989
SeriesComedyCrime
Snoops is an American crime themed comedy-drama series which aired for one season from September 1989 to July 1990 on CBS. The series was created and executive produced by series star Tim Reid and Sam Egan.
Palmerstown, U.S.A.Palmerstown, U.S.A. · 1980
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
★ 6.31980
SeriesDrama
Palmerstown, U.S.A. is a drama series. It centers on the lives of two 9-year-old best friends, one black and one white, growing up in a small Southern town during the 1930s.
A Fight for JennyA Fight for Jenny · 1986
A Fight for Jenny
★ 6.21986
MovieDramaTV Movie
Kelsey finds herself fighting a legal battle with her ex-husband Ben when he sues for full custody of their daughter believing that she's no longer living in a suitable environment because her new husband David is African-American. Based on a true story.

More Like This

Cool RunningsCool Runnings · 1993
Cool Runnings
★ 7.01993
MovieComedyAdventure
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.
CarsCars · 2006
Cars
★ 7.12006
MovieAnimationAdventure
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
Annie HallAnnie Hall · 1977
Annie Hall
★ 7.71977
MovieComedyDrama
New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.
DreamDream · 2023
Dream
★ 7.02023
MovieComedyDrama
With hard work and dedication on lock, a group of homeless men trains to compete in a global tournament — despite a cranky coach.
Bend It Like BeckhamBend It Like Beckham · 2002
Bend It Like Beckham
★ 6.32002
MovieComedyDrama
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Where Is Fred?Where Is Fred? · 2006
Where Is Fred?
★ 6.32006
MovieComedyRomance
In order to catch a basketball from the favorite team of his girlfriend's spoiled son, Fred poses as a numb, wheelchair-bound fan. But when he catches the ball, he also catches the attention of young, attractive filmmaker Denise, who wants to feature an invalid fan in an image film for the team. Fred has to keep playing his role, while real invalid and really furious fan Ronny might call his bluff at any moment. Worse, still, love sets in...
ReboundRebound · 2005
Rebound
★ 5.72005
MovieComedyFamily
An acclaimed college hoops coach is demoted to a junior varsity team after a public meltdown.
The Longest YardThe Longest Yard · 1974
The Longest Yard
★ 6.71974
MovieComedyDrama
A football player-turned-convict organizes a team of inmates to play against a team of prison guards. His dilemma is that the warden asks him to throw the game in return for an early release, but he is also concerned about the inmates' lack of self-esteem.
Semi-ToughSemi-Tough · 1977
Semi-Tough
★ 5.41977
MovieComedyDrama
A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
Forget ParisForget Paris · 1995
Forget Paris
★ 6.31995
MovieComedyDrama
Mickey Gordon is a basketball referee who travels to France to bury his father. Ellen Andrews is an American living in Paris who works for the airline he flies on. They meet and fall in love, but their relationship goes through many difficult patches.
The ReplacementsThe Replacements · 2000
The Replacements
★ 6.72000
MovieComedy
Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.
Tin CupTin Cup · 1996
Tin Cup
★ 6.11996
MovieRomanceComedy
A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.
The Mighty DucksThe Mighty Ducks · 1992
The Mighty Ducks
★ 6.61992
MovieComedyDrama
After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.
D3: The Mighty DucksD3: The Mighty Ducks · 1996
D3: The Mighty Ducks
★ 6.01996
MovieComedyAction
The Ducks are offered scholarships at Eden Hall Academy but struggle with their new coach's methods and come under pressure from the board to retain their scholarships before their big game against the Varsity team.
HotheadHothead · 1979
Hothead
★ 7.11979
MovieComedyDrama
François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.
The WaterboyThe Waterboy · 1998
The Waterboy
★ 6.11998
MovieComedy
Bobby Boucher is a water boy for a struggling college football team. The coach discovers Boucher's hidden rage makes him a tackling machine whose bone-crushing power might vault his team into the playoffs.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter