Movie

The World's Greatest Athlete

“From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!”

★ 5.5(35)19731h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Scheerer
Release date: 1973-02-14
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

About The World's Greatest Athlete

The World's Greatest Athlete is a 1973 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by Robert Scheerer, starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway and John Amos. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The World's Greatest Athlete in Czech Republic — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent

Nanu

Tim Conway

Milo Jackson

John Amos

Coach Sam Archer

Roscoe Lee Browne

Gazenga

Dayle Haddon

Jane

Billy De Wolfe

Dean Maxwell

Nancy Walker

Mrs. Petersen

Vito Scotti

Games spectator

Howard Cosell

Himself - Announcer

Frank Gifford

Himself - Announcer

Jim McKay

Himself - Announcer

Dorothy Shay

Themes & keywords

sports

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The World's Greatest Athlete in Czech Republic?+

The World's Greatest Athlete is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Czech Republic. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The World's Greatest Athlete on Netflix?+

The World's Greatest Athlete is not on Netflix in Czech Republic right now.

How long is The World's Greatest Athlete?+

The World's Greatest Athlete has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in The World's Greatest Athlete?+

The World's Greatest Athlete stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne and Dayle Haddon.

When did The World's Greatest Athlete come out?+

The World's Greatest Athlete is a 1973 movie directed by Robert Scheerer.

What genre is The World's Greatest Athlete?+

The World's Greatest Athlete is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed The World's Greatest Athlete?+

The World's Greatest Athlete was directed by Robert Scheerer.