The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) The World's Greatest Athlete

The World's Greatest Athlete ★★ 1973 (G) Lame Disney comedy about a Tarzan-like jungle-man (Vincent) recruited by an unsuccessful American college coach (Amos) and his bumbling assistant (Conway). Fun special effects, weak script add up to mediocre family fare. Cameo by Howard Cosell as—who else?—himself. 89m/C VHS. Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Dayle Haddon; Cameos: Howard Cosell; Director: Robert Scheerer; Writer: Dee Caruso; Cameo: Marvin Hamlisch.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1973
Rating G
Length (in minutes) 89
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Jan-Michael Vincent
Actor Tim Conway
Actor John Amos
Actor Roscoe Lee Browne
Actor Dayle Haddon
Cameo Marvin Hamlisch
Director Robert Scheerer
Writer Dee Caruso