The Bob Mathias Story
“The World's Greatest Athlete!”
Synopsis
Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Collins
- Original Title
- The Bob Mathias Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Richard Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Richard Collins
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bob Mathias Story
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What is The Bob Mathias Story about?
Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.
Who directed The Bob Mathias Story?
The Bob Mathias Story was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in The Bob Mathias Story?
The principal cast of The Bob Mathias Story includes Bob Mathias, Ward Bond, Melba Mathias, Howard Petrie, Ann Doran.
When was The Bob Mathias Story released and how long is it?
The Bob Mathias Story was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bob Mathias Story?
The Bob Mathias Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).