The World's Greatest Athlete - 1973

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.

106min
1973
U
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.6/10

Cast

Tim Conway profile pictureTim ConwayMilo Jackson
John Amos profile pictureJohn AmosCoach Sam Archer
Billy De Wolfe profile pictureBilly De WolfeDean Maxwell
Nancy Walker profile pictureNancy WalkerMrs. Petersen
Vito Scotti profile pictureVito ScottiGames spectator
Howard Cosell profile pictureHoward CosellHimself - Announcer
Frank Gifford profile pictureFrank GiffordHimself - Announcer
Liam Dunn profile pictureLiam DunnDr. Winslow
Clarence Muse profile pictureClarence MuseGazenga's Assistant
Al Checco profile pictureAl CheccoDr. Checco

About The World's Greatest Athlete

The World's Greatest Athlete 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.

Age Rating: U
Runtime: 106min

Extra details

Original Title: The World's Greatest Athlete
Original Language: English
Directed By: Robert Scheerer