Jim Thorpe – All-American(1951)
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Jim Thorpe – All-American Synopsis
The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality.
Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951) is a drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, released on August 24, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran and Phyllis Thaxter. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers:
- Russell Birdwell, Jim Thorpe, Everett Freeman
- Producers:
- Everett Freeman
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951) Trailer
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Jim Thorpe – All-American Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Lancaster
as Jim Thorpe
Charles Bickford
as Glenn S. 'Pop' Warner
Steve Cochran
as Peter Allendine
Phyllis Thaxter
as Margaret Miller
Dick Wesson
as Ed Guyac
Jack Big Head
as Little Boy Who Walk Like Bear (as Jack Bighead)
- Sonny Chorre
Sonny Chorre
as Wally Denny (as Suni Warcloud)
- Al Mejia
Al Mejia
as Louis Tewanema
- Hubie Kerns
Hubie Kerns
as Tom Ashenbrunner
Nestor Paiva
- Eula Morgan
Eula Morgan
- Jimmy Ogg
Jimmy Ogg
as Bellboy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz, written by Russell Birdwell, Jim Thorpe and Everett Freeman, produced by Everett Freeman.
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Jim Thorpe – All-American Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 19 ratings.
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Jim Thorpe – All-American – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jim Thorpe – All-American online?
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Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jim Thorpe – All-American?
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The main cast of Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951) includes Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter and Dick Wesson. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jim Thorpe – All-American released?
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Jim Thorpe – All-American was released on August 24, 1951 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Jim Thorpe – All-American worth watching?
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Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jim Thorpe – All-American?
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Yes. The official Jim Thorpe – All-American trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.