The World's Greatest Athlete
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The World's Greatest Athlete

(1973)Directed by Robert Scheerer106 min · GComedy, Family
“From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!”

Coach Sam Archer (John Amos) goes to Africa on vacation with his assistant Milo Jackson (Tim Conway), and he spots a young man named Nanu (Jan-Michael Vincent) who seems to be able to run and jump and throw better than anyone alive. Robert Scheerer's Disney comedy brings Nanu back to a college whose sports teams have been losing for years. Archer has one season to turn them around, and if the team keeps losing, he loses his job.

Tim Conwayas Milo Jackson
John Amosas Coach Sam Archer
Billy De Wolfeas Dean Maxwell
Nancy Walkeras Mrs. Petersen
Vito Scottias Games spectator
Howard Cosellas Himself - Announcer
Frank Giffordas Himself - Announcer
Jim McKayas Himself - Announcer
Dorothy Shay
Liam Dunnas Dr. Winslow
Clarence Museas Gazenga's Assistant
Al Checcoas Dr. Checco
Danny Goldmanas Leopold Maxwell
Leon Askinas Dr. Gottlieb
Joe Kappas Buzzer Kozak
Virginia Capersas Native Woman
Philip Ahnas Old Chinaman
John Luptonas Race Starter
Sarah Selbyas Woman on Safari