The Bob Mathias Story
The World's Greatest Athlete!
NR 1954 · 80 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama
Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.
Directed by Francis D. Lyon · Written by Richard Collins
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- B Bob Mathias Himself
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Ward Bond Coach Virgil Jackson - M Melba Mathias Herself
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Howard Petrie Dr. Charles Mathias -
Ann Doran Lillian Mathias -
Diane Jergens Pat Mathias -
Paul Bryar Bill Andrews -
Anne Kimbell Sally
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