The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh is a 1979 sports comedy that follows the hapless Pittsburgh Pythons basketball team, who turn to astrology after a devastating losing streak. Led by young Dinky and guided by a fortune teller, the team rebuilds entirely with Pisces-born players, transforming into the Pittsburgh Pythons. The film blends disco-era fun, NBA talent including Julius Erving, and lighthearted humor into an entertaining underdog story.

• Julius Erving, 'Dr. J', starred in his first feature film.
• The film features a real NBA-style basketball tournament.
• Funk legend Cab Calloway appeared in a supporting role.
• The soundtrack featured disco hits from the late 1970s.
• Stockard Channing played a key romantic lead in the film.

• "Astrology is the answer, man. The stars don't lie."
• "We're gonna be the Pittsburgh Pythons, and we're gonna win!"
• "You can't win with bad karma on the court."
• "Believe in the stars and the stars will believe in you."
• "This team is destined for greatness, written in the heavens."