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Jim, the World's Greatest

Jul 11, 1975

1h 34m

★ 5.0

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

New Breed Productions Inc.

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Cast

Jim Nolan

Gregory Harrison

Kelly Nolan

Robbie Wolcott

Jim's Father

Angus Scrimm

O.D. Silengsly

Reggie Bannister

Jan

Marla Pennington

Lisa

Karen McLain

Brian

David Lloyd

Counselor

Lawrence Gabriel Jr.

Head Coach

Ralph Richmond

Quarterback

Tony Lucatorto

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