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MASTER SCORE 57.4 / 100
1973·Comedy / Family / Romance·1h 33m

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.

Above the Line
Robert Scheerer·DirectorGerald Gardner·ScreenplayDee Caruso·ScreenplayFrank V. Phillips·Director of PhotographyMarvin Hamlisch·Original Music ComposerCotton Warburton·Editor
Cast
Jan-Michael Vincent·NanuTim Conway·Milo JacksonJohn Amos·Coach Sam ArcherRoscoe Lee Browne·GazengaDayle Haddon·JaneBilly De Wolfe·Dean MaxwellNancy Walker·Mrs. PetersenVito Scotti·Games spectatorHoward Cosell·Himself - AnnouncerFrank Gifford·Himself - Announcer
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Robert Scheerer·DirectorMichael J. Dmytryk·Assistant DirectorArthur J. Vitarelli·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Gerald Gardner·ScreenplayDee Caruso·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Frank V. Phillips·Director of PhotographyJohn R. Shannon·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Cotton Warburton·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Marvin Hamlisch·Original Music ComposerEvelyn Kennedy·Music EditorHerb Taylor·Sound
Art & Design· 6
Emily Sundby·Costume DesignJohn B. Mansbridge·Art DirectionWalter H. Tyler·Art DirectionChuck Keehne·Costume DesignHal Gausman·Set DecorationRobert J. Schiffer·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Bill Walsh·Producer
Other Departments· 8
Dick Warlock·Stunt DoubleHans Metz·Special EffectsArt Cruickshank·Special EffectsEustace Lycett·Special EffectsLa Rue Matheron·HairstylistAlan Maley·Matte PainterDick Warlock·StuntsDanny Lee·Special Effects
By the Numbers
57.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Energetic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with light brown hair is running on a dirt track, wearing a white tank top with 'TIGERS' written on it and blue shorts. Behind him, on a green field under”

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Key Elements
ElephantZebraGiraffeRhinoLeopardRunning Track
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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