The World's Greatest Athlete (1973)

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Released:
1973-02-14

Overview:
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.

Director:
Robert Scheerer

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Comedy, Family

  • Cast:
  • 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