James Bond III, born in 1966, made a notable appearance in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979), a film that blends sports and fantasy in a distinctly 70s style. His work in this cult classic highlights his ability to navigate the quirky intersections of genre, a skill he further honed as a filmmaker with his own projects like Def by Temptation. Bond's contributions to the cult cinema landscape resonate through his eclectic roles and creative vision, making him a compelling figure in the realm of genre blending.
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh tells the story of a struggling professional basketball team, the Pittsburgh Pythons, whose continuous losing streak and lack of talent has made them the laughing stock of Pittsburgh. Several players ask to be traded to other teams, partly due to the bad publicity and the presence of the difficult but highly paid star player, Moses Guthrie (Julius Erving). Believing that the team needs a miracle, ballboy/waterboy Tyrone Millman (James Bond III) turns to astrology to improve the team's fortunes. He brings his idea to astrologer Mona Mondieu (Stockard Channing), and they come up with the perfect concept: a team composed entirely of players born under the astrological sign of Pisces, the star sign of Moses Guthrie. The team is reborn as the "Pittsburgh Pisces". Although Moses and Tyrone's sister (Margaret Avery) think that Tyrone's idea is absurd, they ultimately embrace the concept. The plan succeeds wildly due to the new team's eccentric skills, teamwork, and Mona's astrological readings, culminating in a championship opportunity.
