The World's Greatest Athlete
"From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!"
Originally released in 1973. The World's Greatest Athlete is a comedy/family film. directed by Robert Scheerer.
Starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, and John Amos
Synopsis
Stuck with a feeble sports department, college coach Sam Archer (John Amos) faces the ax unless he can reverse the school's athletic fortunes. An African vacation with his assistant (Tim Conway) answers Archer's prayers when he spots the athletically gifted Nanu (Jan-Michael Vincent). Sam counts on Nanu's remarkable abilities to put the team back on the winning track. This upbeat farce boasts an impressive cast of comedians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Nanu
Tim Conway
as Milo Jackson
John Amos
as Coach Sam Archer
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Gazenga
Dayle Haddon
as Jane
Billy De Wolfe
as Dean Maxwell
Nancy Walker
as Mrs. Petersen
Vito Scotti
as Games spectator
Howard Cosell
as Himself - Announcer
Frank Gifford
as Himself - Announcer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The World's Greatest Athlete about?
Stuck with a feeble sports department, college coach Sam Archer (John Amos) faces the ax unless he can reverse the school's athletic fortunes. An African vacation with his assistant (Tim Conway) an...
Who directed The World's Greatest Athlete?
The World's Greatest Athlete was directed by Robert Scheerer.
How long is The World's Greatest Athlete?
The World's Greatest Athlete has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The World's Greatest Athlete released?
The World's Greatest Athlete was released on February 14, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The World's Greatest Athlete?
The main cast of The World's Greatest Athlete includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Dayle Haddon.