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The Greatest Man in the World (1980)
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TV Movie | 51 min | Comedy

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The Greatest Man in the World (1980)

Not Rated

TV Movie | 51 min | Comedy

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.

Director

Ralph Rosenblum

Writers

James Thurber (story) | Jeff Wanshel (teleplay by)

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Updated Feb 18, 1980

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Feb 18, 1980 (United States)

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17 cast members

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Russell Horton Dr. Gresham Dr. Gresham See fewer	Annie Hall (1977)
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Henry Fonda Self - Introduction Self - Introduction See fewer	12 Angry Men (1957)
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