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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.

  • Comedy
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jan-Michael VincentJan-Michael VincentNanu
  • Photo of Tim ConwayTim ConwayMilo Jackson
  • Photo of John AmosJohn AmosCoach Sam Archer
  • Photo of Roscoe Lee BrowneRoscoe Lee BrowneGazenga
  • Photo of Dayle HaddonDayle HaddonJane
  • Photo of Billy De WolfeBilly De WolfeDean Maxwell
  • Photo of Nancy WalkerNancy WalkerMrs. Petersen
  • Photo of Vito ScottiVito ScottiGames spectator
  • Photo of Howard CosellHoward CosellHimself - Announcer
  • Photo of Frank GiffordFrank GiffordHimself - Announcer

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