Jim, the World's Greatest (1975)

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

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 34M

Director : Don Coscarelli, Craig Mitchell

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Gregory Harrison
Gregory Harrison
Jim Nolan
Robbie Wolcott
Robbie Wolcott
Kelly Nolan
Angus Scrimm
Angus Scrimm
Jim's Father
Reggie Bannister
Reggie Bannister
O.D. Silengsly
Marla Pennington
Marla Pennington
Jan
Karen McLain
Karen McLain
Lisa
David Lloyd
David Lloyd
Brian
Lawrence Gabriel Jr.
Lawrence Gabriel Jr.
Counselor
Ralph Richmond
Ralph Richmond
Head Coach
Tony Lucatorto
Tony Lucatorto
Quarterback

Crews

Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Director
Craig Mitchell
Craig Mitchell
Director
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Writer
Craig Mitchell
Craig Mitchell
Writer
Dac Coscarelli
Dac Coscarelli
Producer
Kate Coscarelli
Kate Coscarelli
Producer
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Producer
Paul Pepperman
Paul Pepperman
Production Manager
Fred Myrow
Fred Myrow
Sound Director
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Cinematography
Craig Mitchell
Craig Mitchell
Cinematography
Rexford L. Metz
Rexford L. Metz
Cinematography
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Editor
Craig Mitchell
Craig Mitchell
Editor
J. Terry Williams
J. Terry Williams
Editor

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