The Greatest Man in the World

• Director: Ralph Rosenblum
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• Genre: Comedy Drama
• Movie Type: Media Satire, Satire
• Themes: Underdogs, Unlikely Heroes, Members of the Press
• Release Year: 1980
• Run Time: 51 minutes

Plot

The Greatest Man in the World is based on a genteelly vitriolic short story by James Thurber. Brad Davis stars as a '30s-era aviator who becomes a national hero when he flies solo nonstop around the world. The problem: Davis is an illiterate boor. It's up to the journalists who've elevated Davis to idol status to exercise the "damage control" that will make the aviator public-friendly. Howard Da Silva and Carol Kane co-star in this February 18, 1980, presentation of PBS' "American Short Story." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Reed Birney; Sudie Bond; Howard Da Silva; Brad Davis; Carol Kane; John McMartin; William Prince

Credit

Ralph Rosenblum - Director, James Thurber - Short Story Author

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