The World’s Greatest Athlete

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The World's Greatest Athlete (1973)

G 93 min - Comedy, Family - 14 February 1973
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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.

Director:  Robert Scheerer
Stars:  Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Dayle Haddon, Billy De Wolfe, Nancy Walker, Vito Scotti, Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, Jim McKay, Dorothy Shay

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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.


Tagline: From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!

Genres: Comedy, Family

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Language:  English
Release Date:  14 February 1973

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 33 min