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Jim Thorpe, All American

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In this stirring biographical drama, young Native American Jim Thorpe (Burt Lancaster) pursues his dreams of athletic stardom. Mentored by a devoted coach (Charles Bickford), Thorpe succeeds at track before becoming a renowned football hero and an Olympic athlete. While remarkably accomplished on the field, Thorpe faces obstacles in his pursuit of becoming a professional coach, and also finds challenges in his love life, with its disappointments and heartaches that he must struggle to overcome.
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Ian Kane Epoch Times 05/01/2024
4/5
“Jim Thorpe, All-American” is a finely-crafted film that not only holds historical significance, but also delivers an entertaining portrayal of an American legend. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 01/28/2020
Burt Lancaster in a rather slow but interesting bio... physically at least, [he] re-creates the mighty Thorpe with considerable vividness... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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CodyZamboni @CodyZamboni 09/09/2023 Movie is a compelling and inspiring bio pic of the famous Native American athlete. Narrated by Pop Warner, film is thrilling , detailing how successful Jim was in football, baseball, track and field, and Olympic events. That would be an impressive enough movie, But then Jim's story turns dark, when tragedy stikes. Jim's downward spiral, I really felt for him, even when he's acting like a jerk. How he deals positively with the setbacks, and turns his life around was kinda abrupt, but it's still satisfying. Movie is anchored by the first rate performance by Burt Lancaster. See more Steve D @RT35616104 06/23/2023 Flawed but really powerful. See more 08/30/2020 Another well directed picture by Michael Curtiz. The film's major failing, though, is its miss-telling of several aspects of Thorpe''s life. Nonetheless, its intent is myth building and Burt Lancaster's performance makes this picture a success. See more 08/07/2020 I thought it was great. See more Thomas M @TMProofreader 02/01/2019 The best inspiring movie ever made! See more 12/13/2016 Solid movie, excellent performance by Burt Lancaster, got really tough towards the end. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Curtiz

Director

Burt Lancaster

Jim Thorpe

Charles Bickford

Glenn S. "Pop" Warner

Steve Cochran

Peter Allendine

Phyllis Thaxter

Margaret Miller

Dick Wesson

Ed Guyac
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Synopsis In this stirring biographical drama, young Native American Jim Thorpe (Burt Lancaster) pursues his dreams of athletic stardom. Mentored by a devoted coach (Charles Bickford), Thorpe succeeds at track before becoming a renowned football hero and an Olympic athlete. While remarkably accomplished on the field, Thorpe faces obstacles in his pursuit of becoming a professional coach, and also finds challenges in his love life, with its disappointments and heartaches that he must struggle to overcome.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Producer
Everett Freeman
Screenwriter
Douglas Morrow, Everett Freeman
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 24, 1951, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 47m
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