The Greatest Man in the World

1981 NR 51m 6.4

This version of James Thurber's tale tells the story of a young amateur pilot who beats Charles Lindbergh's feat of nonstop flying around the world--with his own unique ways of conserving fuel and energy.

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Main Cast

Brad Davis Brad Davis Jack Smurch
Carol Kane Carol Kane April
Reed Birney Reed Birney Smidgeon
John McMartin John McMartin Ames Herbert
Howard Da Silva Howard Da Silva Conkin
William Prince William Prince Secretary of State
Sudie Bond Sudie Bond Emma Smurch
Russell Horton Russell Horton Dr. Gresham

Appearances

Henry Fonda Henry Fonda

Creators

Ralph Rosenblum Ralph Rosenblum Director
James Thurber James Thurber Writer

Info about The Greatest Man in the World

Studio(s): Learning in Focus

Originally Released: United States on Jun 09, 1981

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Genres: Comedy