Jim the World's Greatest
Appearance
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Directed by | Don Coscarelli Craig Mitchell |
Written by | Don Coscarelli Craig Mitchell |
Produced by | Don Coscarelli |
Starring | Gregory Harrison Reggie Bannister Angus Scrimm Marla Pennington |
Cinematography | Don Coscarelli Rexford L. Metz Craig Mitchell |
Edited by | J. Terry Williams |
Music by | Fred Myrow |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date | January 1976 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $250,000 |
Jim the World's Greatest is a 1976 drama film written and directed by Don Coscarelli and Craig Mitchell. The movie was financed by their parents at a stated cost of $250,000.[1][2]
Plot
Jim, a troubled teenager, lives with his alcoholic father and younger brother. When not protecting his brother from his abusive father, Jim engages in the usual teen activities of football, parties and girlfriends.[1][2]
Cast
- Gregory Harrison as Jim Nolan
- Robbie Wolcott as Kelly Nolan
- Angus Scrimm as Jim's Father
- Marla Pennington as Jan
- Karen McLain as Lisa
- David Lloyd as Brian
- Reggie Bannister as O.D. Silengsly
References
- ^ a b "Jim, the World's Greatest". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ a b "Synopsis of Jim, the World's Greatest". Amctv.com. 2009-11-26. Retrieved 2010-01-25.