The Bob Mathias Story(1954)
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The Bob Mathias Story Synopsis
Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.
The Bob Mathias Story (1954) is a drama film directed by Francis D. Lyon, released on October 24, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Bob Mathias, Ward Bond, Melba Mathias and Howard Petrie. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis D. Lyon
- Writers:
- Richard Collins
- Production:
- Allied Artists Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Bob Mathias Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Bob Mathias
Bob Mathias
as Himself
Ward Bond
as Coach Virgil Jackson
- Melba Mathias
Melba Mathias
as Herself
Howard Petrie
as Dr. Charles Mathias
Ann Doran
as Lillian Mathias
Diane Jergens
as Pat Mathias
Paul Bryar
as Bill Andrews
Anne Kimbell
as Sally
Key crew
Directed by Francis D. Lyon, written by Richard Collins.
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The Bob Mathias Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Bob Mathias Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bob Mathias Story online?
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Who stars in The Bob Mathias Story?
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The main cast of The Bob Mathias Story (1954) includes Bob Mathias, Ward Bond, Melba Mathias, Howard Petrie and Ann Doran. The film was directed by Francis D. Lyon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bob Mathias Story released?
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The Bob Mathias Story was released on October 24, 1954 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Bob Mathias Story worth watching?
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The Bob Mathias Story (1954) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.