The World's Greatest Athlete (1973)

Name: The World's Greatest Athlete
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1973
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Dayle Haddon

1h 46m United States of America

Comedy Family

Plot

College coach Sam Archer, played by John Amos, struggles to save his failing sports department from closure. Desperate for a solution, he embarks on a trip to Africa with his bumbling assistant, Tim Conway. There, they discover Nanu, a remarkably talented athlete portrayed by Jan-Michael Vincent. Sam sees Nanu as the key to revitalizing the team's performance. This lively comedy features a stellar ensemble of comedic talent, blending humor and sports in a quest for triumph against the odds.

Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent Tim Conway John Amos Roscoe Lee Browne Dayle Haddon Billy De Wolfe Nancy Walker Vito Scotti Howard Cosell Frank Gifford Jim McKay Dorothy Shay Liam Dunn Clarence Muse Al Checco