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"From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!"

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.

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What is The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) about?

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…

Who stars in The World's Greatest Athlete?

The World's Greatest Athlete stars Jan-Michael Vincent (Nanu), Tim Conway (Milo Jackson), John Amos (Coach Sam Archer), Roscoe Lee Browne (Gazenga), Dayle Haddon (Jane). The film was directed by Robert Scheerer.

How long is The World's Greatest Athlete?

The World's Greatest Athlete has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated G.

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