The World's Greatest Athlete
From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The World's Greatest Athlete
- Genres: Comedy, Family
- Release Date: 1973-02-14
- Runtime: 106 minutes
- Rating: 5.3/10 (30 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.54
- Languages: English, Italian
Cast & Crew
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The World's Greatest Athlete?▼
The World's Greatest Athlete is a Comedy, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1973-02-14.
Who are the main actors in The World's Greatest Athlete?▼
The main cast includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Dayle Haddon, .
Where can I watch The World's Greatest Athlete online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The World's Greatest Athlete is available.
Is The World's Greatest Athlete based on a true story?▼
From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!
What is the IMDb rating of The World's Greatest Athlete?▼
The World's Greatest Athlete has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10 based on 30 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The World's Greatest Athlete?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The World's Greatest Athlete?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Walt Disney Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The World's Greatest Athlete filmed?▼
The World's Greatest Athlete was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The World's Greatest Athlete?▼
The total runtime of The World's Greatest Athlete is 106 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to The World's Greatest Athlete?▼
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