COMEDY . 1973 . 1h 46m . 5.4/10

The World's Greatest Athlete_

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

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.

Starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos
5.4/10
Rating
1h 46m
Runtime
1973
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!

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.

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Cast
Jan-Michael Vincent stars as Nanu in The World's Greatest Athlete.
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Year context
The World's Greatest Athlete was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Overview
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 vac...
The World's Greatest Athlete is a Comedy, Family film with a runtime of 1h 46m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (33 votes)

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What is The World's Greatest Athlete about?
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.
How long is The World's Greatest Athlete?
The World's Greatest Athlete has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in The World's Greatest Athlete?
The cast of The World's Greatest Athlete includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Dayle Haddon.
What is the rating of The World's Greatest Athlete?
The World's Greatest Athlete has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Family
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