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The Greatest Man in the World

Plot: This version of James Thurber's tale tells the story of a young amateur pilot who beats Charles Lindbergh's feat of nonstop flying around the world--with his own unique ways of conserving fuel and energy.
Release Date: Tuesday, June 9 1981
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Reed BirneyReed Birney
Reed Birney was
26 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Smidgeon'.
Sat, Sep 11 1954
Portrait of Sudie BondSudie Bond
Sudie Bond was
52 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Emma Smurch'.
Fri, Jul 13 1928 –
Sat, Nov 10 1984
Portrait of Howard Da SilvaHoward Da Silva
Howard Da Silva was
72 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Conkin'.
Tue, May 04 1909 –
Sun, Feb 16 1986
Portrait of Brad DavisBrad Davis
Brad Davis was
31 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Jack Smurch'.
Sun, Nov 06 1949 –
Sun, Sep 08 1991
Portrait of Carol KaneCarol Kane
Carol Kane was
28 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'April'.
Wed, Jun 18 1952
Portrait of John McMartinJohn McMartin
John McMartin was
51 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Ames Herbert'.
Wed, Aug 21 1929 –
Wed, Jul 06 2016
Portrait of Roy PooleRoy Poole
Roy Poole would have been no older than
56 in The Greatest Man in the World
as ''.
Mon, Mar 31 1924 –
Tue, Jul 01 1980
Portrait of William PrinceWilliam Prince
William Prince was
68 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Secretary of State'.
Sun, Jan 26 1913 –
Tue, Oct 08 1996
Portrait of John BuckwalterJohn Buckwalter
John Buckwalter was
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as ''.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alma CuervoAlma Cuervo
Alma Cuervo was
29 in The Greatest Man in the World
as ''.
Mon, Aug 13 1951
Portrait of Dan DasilvaDan Dasilva
Dan Dasilva was
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as ''.
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Portrait of Gene HeitzmanGene Heitzman
Gene Heitzman was
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as ''.
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Portrait of Russell HortonRussell Horton
Russell Horton was
39 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Dr. Gresham'.
Tue, Nov 11 1941
Portrait of Richard KussRichard Kuss
Richard Kuss was
53 in The Greatest Man in the World
as ''.
Sun, Jul 17 1927 –
Sat, Nov 27 1999
Portrait of Jack StrawJack Straw
Jack Straw was
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as ''.
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Portrait of Melinda RosenthalMelinda Rosenthal
Melinda Rosenthal was
>> in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Sweeping Woman'.
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Portrait of Henry FondaHenry Fonda
Henry Fonda was
76 in The Greatest Man in the World
as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 16 1905 –
Thu, Aug 12 1982

Crew

Portrait of Ralph RosenblumRalph Rosenblum
Director
Ralph Rosenblum was
55 in The Greatest Man in the World
Tue, Oct 13 1925 –
Wed, Sep 06 1995
Portrait of Tony MitchellTony Mitchell
Director of Photography
Tony Mitchell was
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Portrait of Ed LynchEd Lynch
Producer
Ed Lynch was
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Portrait of Robert GellerRobert Geller
Executive Producer
Robert Geller was
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Portrait of Susan E. MorseSusan E. Morse
Editor
Susan E. Morse was
29 in The Greatest Man in the World
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Portrait of James ThurberJames Thurber
Short Story
James Thurber would have been no older than
66 in The Greatest Man in the World
Sat, Dec 08 1894 –
Thu, Nov 02 1961
Portrait of Lawrence MillerLawrence Miller
Production Design, Art Direction
Lawrence Miller was
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Sat, Apr 11 2009
Portrait of Rita OgdenRita Ogden
Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
Rita Ogden was
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Portrait of Barbara ClamanBarbara Claman
Casting
Barbara Claman was
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Portrait of Jeff WanshelJeff Wanshel
Teleplay
Jeff Wanshel was
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Portrait of Robert PusiloRobert Pusilo
Costume Design
Robert Pusilo was
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