The Bob Mathias Story

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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