Poster of The World's Greatest Athlete

The World's Greatest Athlete

Plot: 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)
Release Date: Wednesday, February 14 1973
51 years ago
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Portrait of Jan-Michael VincentJan-Michael Vincent
Jan-Michael Vincent was
28 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Nanu'.
Sat, Jul 15 1944 –
Sun, Feb 10 2019
Portrait of Tim ConwayTim Conway
Tim Conway was
39 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Milo Jackson'.
Fri, Dec 15 1933 –
Tue, May 14 2019
Portrait of John AmosJohn Amos
John Amos was
33 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Coach Sam Archer'.
Wed, Dec 27 1939 –
Wed, Aug 21 2024
Portrait of Roscoe Lee BrowneRoscoe Lee Browne
Roscoe Lee Browne was
47 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Gazenga'.
Sat, May 02 1925 –
Wed, Apr 11 2007
Portrait of Dayle HaddonDayle Haddon
Dayle Haddon was
24 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Jane'.
Wed, May 26 1948
Portrait of Billy De WolfeBilly De Wolfe
Billy De Wolfe was
65 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Dean Maxwell'.
Mon, Feb 18 1907 –
Tue, Mar 05 1974
Portrait of Nancy WalkerNancy Walker
Nancy Walker was
50 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Mrs. Petersen'.
Wed, May 10 1922 –
Wed, Mar 25 1992
Portrait of Vito ScottiVito Scotti
Vito Scotti was
55 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Games spectator'.
Sat, Jan 26 1918 –
Wed, Jun 05 1996
Portrait of Howard CosellHoward Cosell
Howard Cosell was
54 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Himself - Announcer'.
Mon, Mar 25 1918 –
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Portrait of Frank GiffordFrank Gifford
Frank Gifford was
42 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Himself - Announcer'.
Sat, Aug 16 1930 –
Sun, Aug 09 2015
Portrait of Jim McKayJim McKay
Jim McKay was
51 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Himself - Announcer'.
Sat, Sep 24 1921 –
Sat, Jun 07 2008
Portrait of Dorothy ShayDorothy Shay
Dorothy Shay was
51 in The World's Greatest Athlete
Thu, Apr 21 1921 –
Sun, Oct 22 1978
Portrait of Liam DunnLiam Dunn
Liam Dunn was
56 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Dr. Winslow'.
Sun, Nov 12 1916 –
Sun, Apr 11 1976
Portrait of Clarence MuseClarence Muse
Clarence Muse was
83 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Gazenga's Assistant'.
Sun, Oct 13 1889 –
Sat, Oct 13 1979
Portrait of Al CheccoAl Checco
Al Checco was
47 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Dr. Checco'.
Tue, Jul 21 1925 –
Sun, Jul 19 2015
Portrait of Danny GoldmanDanny Goldman
Danny Goldman was
33 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Leopold Maxwell'.
Mon, Oct 30 1939 –
Sun, Apr 12 2020
Portrait of Don Pedro ColleyDon Pedro Colley
Don Pedro Colley was
34 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Morumba'.
Tue, Aug 30 1938 –
Wed, Oct 11 2017
Portrait of Leon AskinLeon Askin
Leon Askin was
65 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Dr. Gottlieb'.
Wed, Sep 18 1907 –
Fri, Jun 03 2005
Portrait of Joe KappJoe Kapp
Joe Kapp was
34 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Buzzer Kozak'.
Sat, Mar 19 1938 –
Mon, May 08 2023
Portrait of Leigh ChristianLeigh Christian
Leigh Christian was
27 in The World's Greatest Athlete
Thu, Oct 25 1945
Portrait of Virginia CapersVirginia Capers
Virginia Capers was
47 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Native Woman'.
Tue, Sep 22 1925 –
Thu, May 06 2004
Portrait of Philip AhnPhilip Ahn
Philip Ahn was
67 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Old Chinaman'.
Wed, Mar 29 1905 –
Tue, Feb 28 1978
Portrait of John LuptonJohn Lupton
John Lupton was
44 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Race Starter'.
Thu, Aug 23 1928 –
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Portrait of Sarah SelbySarah Selby
Sarah Selby was
67 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Woman on Safari'.
Wed, Aug 30 1905 –
Mon, Jan 07 1980
Portrait of Russ ConwayRuss Conway
Russ Conway was
59 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Judge with Stopwatch'.
Fri, Apr 25 1913 –
Mon, Jan 12 2009
Portrait of Dick WilsonDick Wilson
Dick Wilson was
56 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Drunk in Bar'.
Sun, Jul 30 1916 –
Mon, Nov 19 2007
Portrait of Jack GriffinJack Griffin
Jack Griffin was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David MooneyDavid Mooney
David Mooney was
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Portrait of Don AmesDon Ames
Don Ames was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ArmstrongDavid Armstrong
David Armstrong was
48 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Judge (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 16 1924 –
Fri, May 13 2016
Portrait of Pete CarrollPete Carroll
Pete Carroll was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Running Back (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Spencer ChanSpencer Chan
Spencer Chan was
80 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Commuter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 28 1892 –
Sat, Jan 09 1988
Portrait of Edward Coch Jr.Edward Coch Jr.
Edward Coch Jr. was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Robert ColeRobert Cole
Robert Cole was
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as 'Judge (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Peter EastmanPeter Eastman
Peter Eastman was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Bob HarksBob Harks
Bob Harks was
45 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 20 1927 –
Wed, Dec 08 2010
Portrait of Eugene JacksonEugene Jackson
Eugene Jackson was
56 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 25 1916 –
Fri, Oct 26 2001
Portrait of Marlene KiskerMarlene Kisker
Marlene Kisker was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Clerk (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Hans MoebusHans Moebus
Hans Moebus was
70 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 23 1902 –
Sat, Apr 03 1976
Portrait of John PedriniJohn Pedrini
John Pedrini was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Al RobertsAl Roberts
Al Roberts was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Coach (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank RobinsonHank Robinson
Hank Robinson was
49 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 27 1923 –
Sat, Apr 07 2012
Portrait of Owen SongOwen Song
Owen Song was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Robert ScheererRobert Scheerer
Robert Scheerer was
43 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Director'
Sat, Dec 28 1929 –
Sat, Mar 03 2018
Portrait of Frank V. PhillipsFrank V. Phillips
Frank V. Phillips was
60 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Director of Photography'
Sun, Apr 07 1912 –
Tue, Apr 12 1994
Portrait of Michael J. DmytrykMichael J. Dmytryk
Michael J. Dmytryk was
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as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Arthur J. VitarelliArthur J. Vitarelli
Arthur J. Vitarelli was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Second Unit Director'
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Portrait of Gerald GardnerGerald Gardner
Gerald Gardner was
43 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Screenplay'
Sat, Jun 15 1929
Portrait of Dee CarusoDee Caruso
Dee Caruso was
43 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Screenplay'
Sun, Apr 07 1929 –
Sun, May 27 2012
Portrait of Bill WalshBill Walsh
Bill Walsh was
59 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Producer'
Tue, Sep 30 1913 –
Mon, Jan 27 1975
Portrait of Cotton WarburtonCotton Warburton
Cotton Warburton was
61 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Editor'
Sun, Oct 08 1911 –
Mon, Jun 21 1982
Portrait of Evelyn KennedyEvelyn Kennedy
Evelyn Kennedy was
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as 'Music Editor'
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Portrait of Marvin HamlischMarvin Hamlisch
Marvin Hamlisch was
28 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Original Music Composer'
Fri, Jun 02 1944 –
Mon, Aug 06 2012
Portrait of Dick WarlockDick Warlock
Dick Warlock was
33 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Stunt Double, Stunts'
Mon, Feb 05 1940
Portrait of John B. MansbridgeJohn B. Mansbridge
John B. Mansbridge was
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as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of John R. ShannonJohn R. Shannon
John R. Shannon was
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as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Hans MetzHans Metz
Hans Metz was
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as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Robert J. SchifferRobert J. Schiffer
Robert J. Schiffer was
56 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Makeup Artist'
Mon, Sep 04 1916 –
Tue, Apr 26 2005
Portrait of Walter H. TylerWalter H. Tyler
Walter H. Tyler was
63 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Art Direction'
Sun, Mar 28 1909 –
Sat, Nov 03 1990
Portrait of Eustace LycettEustace Lycett
Eustace Lycett was
58 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Special Effects'
Mon, Dec 21 1914 –
Thu, Nov 16 2006
Portrait of Chuck KeehneChuck Keehne
Chuck Keehne was
58 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Costume Design'
Sat, Aug 01 1914 –
Sat, Feb 24 2001
Portrait of La Rue MatheronLa Rue Matheron
La Rue Matheron was
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as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Hal GausmanHal Gausman
Hal Gausman was
55 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Set Decoration'
Tue, Nov 13 1917 –
Sat, Jun 14 2003
Portrait of Herb TaylorHerb Taylor
Herb Taylor was
56 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Sound'
Mon, Jun 05 1916 –
Mon, Dec 27 1982
Portrait of Emily SundbyEmily Sundby
Emily Sundby was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Art CruickshankArt Cruickshank
Art Cruickshank was
54 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Special Effects'
Tue, Dec 17 1918 –
Sun, May 22 1983
Portrait of Alan MaleyAlan Maley
Alan Maley was
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as 'Matte Painter'
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Portrait of Danny LeeDanny Lee
Danny Lee was
>> in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Special Effects'
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