The World's Greatest Athlete 51 years old

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

The World's Greatest Athlete

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.

Credits

The World's Greatest Athlete Cast

Name Character
Tim Conway He was 39, 85 years old when he died as Milo Jackson
Billy De Wolfe He was 65, 67 years old when he died as Dean Maxwell
Jan-Michael Vincent He was 28, 74 years old when he died as Nanu
Vito Scotti He was 55, 78 years old when he died as Games spectator
Liam Dunn He was 56, 59 years old when he died as Dr. Winslow
Nancy Walker She was 50, 69 years old when she died as Mrs. Petersen
John Amos He was 33, now 84 years old as Coach Sam Archer
Dayle Haddon She was 23, now 75 years old as Jane
Roscoe Lee Browne He was 47, 81 years old when he died as Gazenga
Frank Gifford He was 42, 84 years old when he died as Himself - Announcer
Dorothy Shay She was 51, 57 years old when she died
Howard Cosell He was 54, 77 years old when he died as Himself - Announcer

The World's Greatest Athlete Crew

Name Department
Robert Scheerer as Director. He was 44 (89) years old when He died Directing
The World's Greatest Athlete poster
The World's Greatest Athlete (51 years)

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

  • Release day: Wednesday, February 14, 1973
  • Runtime: 106 minutes