Movie·1954·1h 20m

The Bob Mathias Story

The World's Greatest Athlete!

Directed By

Francis D. Lyon

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.

Written By

Richard Collins

Themes

sportsbiographydecathlon

Production House

Allied Artists Pictures

Audience Score

80%

2 votes

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Timepass14%

Go for it36%

Perfection44%

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// cast

Cast

Bob Mathias

Himself

Ward Bond

Coach Virgil Jackson

Melba Mathias

Herself

Howard Petrie

Dr. Charles Mathias

Ann Doran

Lillian Mathias

Diane Jergens

Pat Mathias

Paul Bryar

Bill Andrews

Anne Kimbell

Sally

// crew

Crew

Francis D. Lyon

Director

Richard Collins

Writer

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