Jim Thorpe - All-American
Jim Thorpe - All-American (1951) is a drama film, directed by Michael Curtiz. It stars Burt Lancaster and Charles Bickford. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 107-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What Jim Thorpe - All-American Is About
The film tells the story of Jim Thorpe, of the Sac and Fox Nation, who won both the pentathlon and the decathlon at the 1912 Olympics and was then stripped of his medals over the amateurism rules. Michael Curtiz sets the triumph and the loss side by side and describes what American sport did to a Native athlete. What is uncomfortable now is plain: Thorpe is played by a white actor, Burt Lancaster. The injustice the film describes was eventually addressed: the International Olympic Committee recognised his amateur standing in 1982 and the medals were handed to his family in 1983.
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What is Jim Thorpe - All-American about?
The film tells the story of Jim Thorpe, of the Sac and Fox Nation, who won both the pentathlon and the decathlon at the 1912 Olympics and was then stripped of his medals over the amateurism rules. Michael Curtiz sets the triumph and the loss side by side and describes what American sport did to a Native athlete.
Where can I watch Jim Thorpe - All-American?
Jim Thorpe - All-American is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Jim Thorpe - All-American?
Jim Thorpe - All-American runs for 107 minutes (1h 47m).
When did Jim Thorpe - All-American come out?
Jim Thorpe - All-American was released in 1951.
Who directed Jim Thorpe - All-American?
Jim Thorpe - All-American was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Jim Thorpe - All-American?
Jim Thorpe - All-American stars Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter.
What is Jim Thorpe - All-American's rating?
Jim Thorpe - All-American holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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