Jim Thorpe Original All-American is a biography about Jim Thorpe's life and career as an Olympic and a professional athlete written by Joseph Bruchac. Read the full synopsis of Jim Thorpe--All-American, 1951, directed by Michael Curtiz, with Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, at Turner Classic Movies However, the boy dies while Jim is away in Finally, Pop tracks him down, working as a lowly announcer at a One day, he drives over a football that has gotten away from a group of kids. Jim by himself beats the other team. Jim, who is in attendance, is inducted into Oklahoma's Hall of Fame. Jim Thorpe: All American.
Tragedy strikes on more than one occasion though as the super-star goes into a tail-spin, feeling that his nation and even God have turned their backs on him (due to his Olympic medals being stripped and the death of his young son). Russell Birdwell (biography),
Emotional and heartfelt story of athlete Jim Thorpe (superbly portrayed by Burt Lancaster), a multi-faceted individual who dominated several sports of the early-20th Century.
I watched the movie “Jim Thorpe – All-American,” starring Burt Lancaster and was fascinated by Thorpe’s athleticism. Burt Lancaster played the part very well I thought. Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Jim Thorpe - All American directed by Michael Curtiz for $4.99. Finally, he lets Jim play in a game against Jim tells Pop that he has finally figured out what he wants to do with his life: coach. The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality. 4.5 out of 5 stars. Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951) Michael Curtiz, Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran January 5, 2020 True story of Native American Jim Thorpe, who rose from an Oklahoma reservation to become a collegiate, Olympic, and professional star. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet.
This is a wonderful movie based upon the true story of an American Red Indian who won an Olympic Gold Medal and then had it taken away from him by the establishment. Jim is so talented, versatile, and quick to learn that, at the next meet, Pop's team consists of just him (competing in all but the distance running events) and one other man. This is well worth watching by all sports and non-sports enthusiasts. 2 May 2003 | tfrizzell Frank Davis (additional dialogue), Burt Lancaster was 36 when the film was made in 1950. Eventually, he tells he wants to marry her, in part because they belong together, as they are both Indians. Douglas Morrow (story), Definitely worth a look. Jim Thorpe – All-American (UK title: Man of Bronze) is a 1951 American biographical film produced by Warner Bros. and directed by Michael Curtiz, honoring Jim Thorpe, the great Native American athlete who won medals at the 1912 Olympics and distinguished himself in various sports, both in college and on professional teams. Xbox One HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. Later, Pop tells him that scouts from a school looking for a coach will be in the crowd watching a showdown between Carlisle and an undefeated By this time, he and Margaret are dating. Vincent X. Flaherty (story), Available on. They reconcile and get married.
Seeing that football is more prestigious than track, he applies to join the football team. Jim Thorpe, All American was directed by Michael Curtiz, who previously had secured small acting roles for the real Thorpe in such films as Knute Rockne: All American (1940).~Hal Erickson. Through it all the film is told in wonderful flashbacks by Coach "Pop" Warner (the always outstanding Charles Bickford). Jim Thorpe (biography) With Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter. Directed by Michael Curtiz. After a while, the newspapers are reporting his impressive feats. He buys a new one and presents it to the despondent bunch. Vintage Joe McDoakes comedy short So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger.
Tragedy strikes on more than one occasion though as the super-star goes into a tail-spin, feeling that his nation and even God have turned their backs on him (due to his Olympic medals being stripped and the death of his young son). Russell Birdwell (biography),
Emotional and heartfelt story of athlete Jim Thorpe (superbly portrayed by Burt Lancaster), a multi-faceted individual who dominated several sports of the early-20th Century.
I watched the movie “Jim Thorpe – All-American,” starring Burt Lancaster and was fascinated by Thorpe’s athleticism. Burt Lancaster played the part very well I thought. Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Jim Thorpe - All American directed by Michael Curtiz for $4.99. Finally, he lets Jim play in a game against Jim tells Pop that he has finally figured out what he wants to do with his life: coach. The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality. 4.5 out of 5 stars. Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951) Michael Curtiz, Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran January 5, 2020 True story of Native American Jim Thorpe, who rose from an Oklahoma reservation to become a collegiate, Olympic, and professional star. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet.
This is a wonderful movie based upon the true story of an American Red Indian who won an Olympic Gold Medal and then had it taken away from him by the establishment. Jim is so talented, versatile, and quick to learn that, at the next meet, Pop's team consists of just him (competing in all but the distance running events) and one other man. This is well worth watching by all sports and non-sports enthusiasts. 2 May 2003 | tfrizzell Frank Davis (additional dialogue), Burt Lancaster was 36 when the film was made in 1950. Eventually, he tells he wants to marry her, in part because they belong together, as they are both Indians. Douglas Morrow (story), Definitely worth a look. Jim Thorpe – All-American (UK title: Man of Bronze) is a 1951 American biographical film produced by Warner Bros. and directed by Michael Curtiz, honoring Jim Thorpe, the great Native American athlete who won medals at the 1912 Olympics and distinguished himself in various sports, both in college and on professional teams. Xbox One HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. Later, Pop tells him that scouts from a school looking for a coach will be in the crowd watching a showdown between Carlisle and an undefeated By this time, he and Margaret are dating. Vincent X. Flaherty (story), Available on. They reconcile and get married.
Seeing that football is more prestigious than track, he applies to join the football team. Jim Thorpe, All American was directed by Michael Curtiz, who previously had secured small acting roles for the real Thorpe in such films as Knute Rockne: All American (1940).~Hal Erickson. Through it all the film is told in wonderful flashbacks by Coach "Pop" Warner (the always outstanding Charles Bickford). Jim Thorpe (biography) With Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter. Directed by Michael Curtiz. After a while, the newspapers are reporting his impressive feats. He buys a new one and presents it to the despondent bunch. Vintage Joe McDoakes comedy short So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger.