Movie: The Bob Mathias Story

Top 8 Billed Cast

Bob Mathias
Bob Mathias

Himself

Ward Bond
Ward Bond

Coach Virgil Jackson

Melba Mathias
Melba Mathias

Herself

Howard Petrie
Howard Petrie

Dr. Charles Mathias

Ann Doran
Ann Doran

Lillian Mathias

Diane Jergens
Diane Jergens

Pat Mathias

Paul Bryar
Paul Bryar

Bill Andrews

Anne Kimbell
Anne Kimbell

Sally

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    Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.

  • Release Date

    1954-10-24

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    6

  • Rating:

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  • Tagline

    The World's Greatest Athlete!

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  • Languages:

    English
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