The Strongest Man in the World (1975): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Strongest Man in the World is a 1975 sci-fi comedy directed by Vincent McEveety, starring Cesar Romero, Kurt Russell and Dick Van Patten. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is The Strongest Man in the World About?
The premise of The Strongest Man in the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A college student's unusual experiment results in a potion granting temporary superhuman strength to those who drink it. When the cereal containing the potion becomes wildly popular, the creators find themselves facing challenges from powerful corporate interests and competing companies. A battle of wits and strength ensues, leading to a chaotic and unpredictable series of events as everyone vies for control of the incredible formula.
The Strongest Man in the World Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gender in title
- cereal
- cow
- milk
- bowl of cereal
- reference to tarzan
- slam dunk
- lamp post
- broken door handle
- karate chop
- arrest
- release from prison
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- fired from a job
- live tv
- lifting someone into the air
- slimehouse
- dog chases a dog
- bumbling sidekick
- friend
- ends with a freeze frame
- overweight boy
- convertible car
- superhuman
- strength
- company
- formula
- school
- experiment
- superhuman strength
- super strength
- competition
- student
- laboratory
- vitamin
- speeding vehicle
- star died before release
- muscleman
- steamed over eyeglasses
- sequel
- college campus
- basketball court
- slapstick comedy
- doorknob
- science project
- chinese restaurant
- reserved parking place
- reference to king kong
- race against time
- television broadcast
- animated opening credits
The Strongest Man in the World Cast
Cesar Romero leads the cast, with Kurt Russell and Dick Van Patten. Directed by Vincent McEveety; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Vincent McEveety
Also Starring in The Strongest Man in the World
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More films directed by Vincent McEveety, best-rated first: Firecreek, Herbie Goes Bananas, Gus and The Million Dollar Duck.
The Strongest Man in the World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Strongest Man in the World 63 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Strongest Man in the World Plot Summary
What happens in The Strongest Man in the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Dean Higgins of Medfield College grapples with the fallout from Prof. Quigley’s extravagant science class, he uncovers the outrageous costs stem from an unusual experiment involving feeding a cow bizarre concoctions in a misguided attempt to fatten it. Infuriated by this discovery, Higgins promptly dismisses Quigley and threatens expulsion for his students. In a fit of rage, he storms out of the classroom, slamming the door, unaware that his exit triggers a series of unexpected events. Dexter Riley’s chemical experiment inadvertently combines with Richard Schuyler’s vitamin cereal mix, creating a surprising new result.
Full summary
The whole story of The Strongest Man in the World, scene by scene
The Strongest Man in the World Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Strongest Man in the World.
How Well Do You Know The Strongest Man in the World?
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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What unusual experiment does Professor Quigley conduct that leads to financial issues for Medfield College?
Cars in The Strongest Man in the World
39 cars on screen, including the 1972 Dodge Polara and the 1930 Ford Model A.
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1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1959 Ford F-Series Minor role
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The Strongest Man in the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Strongest Man in the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Strongest Man in the World?
The Strongest Man in the World runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Strongest Man in the World released?
The Strongest Man in the World was released on February 6, 1975.
Who directed The Strongest Man in the World?
The Strongest Man in the World was directed by Vincent McEveety.
More films by Vincent McEveety Who is in the cast of The Strongest Man in the World?
The Strongest Man in the World stars Cesar Romero, Kurt Russell and Dick Van Patten, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Strongest Man in the World rated?
The Strongest Man in the World has 63 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Strongest Man in the World have a post-credit scene?
No. The Strongest Man in the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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