Jim Thorpe – All-American
"He wore America's heart over his!"
Originally released in 1951. Jim Thorpe – All-American is a drama film. directed by Michael Curtiz.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, and Steve Cochran
Synopsis
The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Jim Thorpe
Charles Bickford
as Glenn S. 'Pop' Warner
Steve Cochran
as Peter Allendine
Phyllis Thaxter
as Margaret Miller
Dick Wesson
as Ed Guyac
Jack Big Head
as Little Boy Who Walk Like Bear (as Jack Bighead)
Sonny Chorre
as Wally Denny (as Suni Warcloud)
Al Mejia
as Louis Tewanema
Hubie Kerns
as Tom Ashenbrunner
Nestor Paiva
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Thorpe – All-American about?
The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality.
Who directed Jim Thorpe – All-American?
Jim Thorpe – All-American was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is Jim Thorpe – All-American?
Jim Thorpe – All-American has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Jim Thorpe – All-American released?
Jim Thorpe – All-American was released on August 24, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jim Thorpe – All-American?
The main cast of Jim Thorpe – All-American includes Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter, Dick Wesson.