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The World's Greatest Athlete

G

February 14, 1973

Classics, Comedy, Family, Live Action, Sports

Coach Archer is more famous for losing than winning, but a fateful African safari with his wacky assistant leads them to a boy wonder named Nanu – who just might give them a winning streak.

Rated: G
Release Date: February 14, 1973

  • Directed By

    Robert Scheerer
  • Written By

    Dee Caruso, Gerald Gardner
  • Cast

    John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Danny Goldman, Ivor Francis, Leon Askin, Liam Dunn, Billy De Wolfe, Dayle Haddon, Nancy Walker, Tim Conway, Jan-Michael Vincent, Vito Scotti, Don Pedro Colley, Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford
  • rated G
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