Jim, the World's Greatest

Jim, the World's Greatest

The Cheerleader. The Girlfriend. The Brother. The Father. He took care of them all.

PG 1975 · 94 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

One of his earlier pieces, Don Coscarelli (of Phantasm Phame) has a knack for seeing the world through the eyes and heart of a young boy. He offers a Peter Pan-esque adventure to men from the boomers to present day, with each generation being introduced to a more innocent time.

Directed by Craig Mitchell · Written by Craig Mitchell

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