Jim, the World’s Greatest (1975): Cast & Plot
Jim, the World’s Greatest is a 1975 drama directed by Don Coscarelli and Craig Mitchell, starring Gregory Harrison as Jim Nolan, Angus Scrimm and Robbie Wolcott. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Don Coscarelli and Craig Mitchell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jim, the World’s Greatest About?
The premise of Jim, the World’s Greatest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows a young man who looks after his cheerleader girlfriend, his brother and his father, embodying a caretaker role that echoes classic adventure tropes. Directed by Don Coscarelli, known for his early work on Phantasm, it presents a Peter‑Pan‑style journey seen through a boy’s eyes, guiding audiences from the baby‑boomer era to today toward a more innocent perspective.
Jim, the World’s Greatest Cast & Characters
Gregory Harrison leads the cast as Jim Nolan, with Angus Scrimm as Jim's Father (as Rory Guy) and Robbie Wolcott as Kelly Nolan. Directed by Don Coscarelli and Craig Mitchell; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Don Coscarelli - Co-director Craig Mitchell
- Gregory Harrison as Jim Nolan
- Angus Scrimm as Jim's Father (as Rory Guy)
- Robbie Wolcott as Kelly Nolan
- Reggie Bannister as O.D. Silengsly
Also Starring in Jim, the World’s Greatest
· 10 more- Charlotte Mitchell School Secretary
- David Lloyd Brian
- Lawrence Gabriel Jr. Counselor
- Marla Pennington Jan
- Ralph Richmond Head Coach
- Dac Coscarelli Assistant Coach
- Tony Lucatorto Quarterback
- Kate Coscarelli Receptionist (as Shirley Coscarelli)
- George W. Singer Jr. Rowdy
- Karen McLain Lisa
More from Don Coscarelli and Craig Mitchell
More films directed by Don Coscarelli and Craig Mitchell, best-rated first: Phantasm, Bubba Ho-tep, John Dies at the End and Phantasm II.
Jim, the World’s Greatest Plot Summary
What happens in Jim, the World’s Greatest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jim Nolan is a high school teenager who straddles two worlds. By day, he’s the popular kid at school and a football team member; by night, he shuttles between a strenuous job at a fast-food joint and a grim home life that stretches the limits of endurance. He and his family live in a cramped, dingy apartment in a rundown part of town, where tension simmers beneath the surface and hard luck is a constant companion.
Full summary
The whole story of Jim, the World’s Greatest, scene by scene
Jim, the World’s Greatest Videos
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How Well Do You Know Jim, the World’s Greatest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Jim, the World’s Greatest Also Known As
Also known as “Story of a Teenager”.
- Also known as
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- Story of a Teenager
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Jim, the World’s Greatest FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jim, the World’s Greatest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jim, the World’s Greatest?
Jim, the World’s Greatest runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Jim, the World’s Greatest released?
Jim, the World’s Greatest was released on July 11, 1975.
Who directed Jim, the World’s Greatest?
Jim, the World’s Greatest was directed by Don Coscarelli and Craig Mitchell.
More films by Don Coscarelli Who is in the cast of Jim, the World’s Greatest?
Jim, the World’s Greatest stars Gregory Harrison as Jim Nolan, Angus Scrimm as Jim's Father (as Rory Guy) and Robbie Wolcott as Kelly Nolan, among 14 credited actors.
Does Jim, the World’s Greatest have a post-credit scene?
No. Jim, the World’s Greatest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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