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The Bob Mathias Story
“The World's Greatest Athlete!”
7.3 / 10• 1954• 1h 20m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.
Cast & Crew
BM
Bob Mathias
Himself
Lead
Ward Bond
Coach Virgil Jackson
MM
Melba Mathias
Herself
Howard Petrie
Dr. Charles Mathias
Ann Doran
Lillian Mathias
Diane Jergens
Pat Mathias
Paul Bryar
Bill Andrews
Anne Kimbell
Sally
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Francis D. Lyon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Bob Mathias Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
