The Greatest Man in the World
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Reed Birney
Smidgeon
Sudie Bond
Emma Smurch
Howard Da Silva
Conkin
Brad Davis
Jack Smurch
Carol Kane
April
John McMartin
Ames Herbert
Roy Poole
William Prince
Secretary of State
John Buckwalter
Alma Cuervo
Dan Dasilva
Gene Heitzman
Russell Horton
Dr. Gresham
Richard Kuss
Jack Straw
Melinda Rosenthal
Sweeping Woman
Henry Fonda
Self - Series Host (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Rosenblum
- Screenplay & Story
- James Thurber, Jeff Wanshel
- Original Title
- The Greatest Man in the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Learning in Focus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Rosenblum
James Thurber, Jeff Wanshel
Tony Mitchell
Susan E. Morse
Robert Geller, Ed Lynch
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Pusilo
Costume Design
Ed Lynch
Producer
Lawrence Miller
Production Design
Ralph Rosenblum
Director
Susan E. Morse
Editor
Tony Mitchell
Director of Photography
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What is The Greatest Man in the World about?
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.
Who directed The Greatest Man in the World?
The Greatest Man in the World was directed by Ralph Rosenblum.
Who stars in The Greatest Man in the World?
The principal cast of The Greatest Man in the World includes Reed Birney, Sudie Bond, Howard Da Silva, Brad Davis, Carol Kane.
When was The Greatest Man in the World released and how long is it?
The Greatest Man in the World was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 51m.