Search results
Jim Thorpe – All-American (UK title: Man of Bronze) is a 1951 American biographical film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Burt Lancaster as Jim Thorpe, the great Native American athlete who won medals at the 1912 Olympics and distinguished himself in various sports, both in college and on professional teams.
Jim Thorpe -- All-American: Directed by Michael Curtiz. With Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter. 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.
- (2.3K)
- Biography, Drama, Family
- Michael Curtiz
- 1951-08-24
The stirring life story of the American Indian who overcame personal and professional struggles to become one of the nation's greatest athletes. Burt Lancaster stars. Year: 1951 Director: Michael...
Brief Synopsis. The famous Native American athlete fights prejudice in his pursuit of sports stardom. Cast & Crew. Read More. Michael Curtiz. Director. Burt Lancaster. Jim Thorpe. Charles Bickford. [Glenn S.] Pop Warner. Steve Cochran. Peter Allendine. Phyllis Thaxter. Margaret Miller. Dick Wesson. Editor Guyac. Photos & Videos. View All. 1 Photo.
- Michael Curtiz
- Burt Lancaster
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.
- 20
- Michael Curtiz
- 107 min
In this stirring biographical drama, young Native American Jim Thorpe (Burt Lancaster) pursues his dreams of athletic stardom.
- Biography
Jul 30, 2014 · Academy Award winner Burt Lancaster stars as the legendary athlete who rises from poverty on a Native American reservation to graduate from college and win more gold medals than any other athlete...
- 2 min
- 39.2K
- Warner Bros.
