Movie

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened

★ 7.0(0)19771h 40m

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Director: Gilbert Moses
Release date: 1977-10-26
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: EN
Status: Released

About The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened is a 1977 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Gilbert Moses, starring Jimmie Walker, James Earl Jones and Debbie Allen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Just before a championship basketball tournament, a teenage athlete learns that he has leukemia.

Cast

Jimmie Walker

Morris Bird III

James Earl Jones

Morris Bird, Jr.

Debbie Allen

Julie Sutton

Tamu Blackwell

Sandra Bird

Valerie Curtin

Miss Goldfarb

Kevin Hooks

Hoover Sissle

Sorrell Booke

Samuelson

Darrell Zwerling

Dr. Brimson

Sam Laws

Horton

Harry Caesar

Bonner

S. Pearl Sharp

Aunt Edythe

William Traylor

Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened in Canada?+

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened on Netflix?+

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened?+

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened?+

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened stars Jimmie Walker, James Earl Jones, Debbie Allen, Tamu Blackwell and Valerie Curtin.

When did The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened come out?+

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened is a 1977 movie directed by Gilbert Moses.

What genre is The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened?+

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened?+

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened was directed by Gilbert Moses.