Cast: Bob Mathias

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Bob Mathias. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


China Doll

1958 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Victor Mature · Li Li-Hua · Ward Bond · Bob Mathias

Synopsis In China gruff Air Force captain Cliff Brandon wakes up after a night of drinking to discover he has purchased the housekeeping services of comely, young Shu-Jen from her father. Disappointed by Cliff's insistence on staying out late in bars,...

5.5

73 votes

5.5

73 votes

Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete

1960 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy

Direction Silvio Amadio

Cast Bob Mathias · Rosanna Schiaffino · Alberto Lupo · Rik Battaglia

Synopsis In ancient Crete, a monster called the Minotaur (half bull, half man) can only be satisfied by virgin sacrifices. The evil ruler of Crete is determined to keep the monster happy by sacrificing as many of the island's virgins as...

4.3

94 votes

4.3

94 votes

Direction Francis D. Lyon

Cast Bob Mathias · Ward Bond · Melba Mathias · Howard Petrie

Synopsis California school boy and Stanford University student Bob Mathias was the first man to win two Olympic Gold Medals in the Decathlon in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. The film begins with him as a 17-year-old schoolboy in Tulare, California...

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It Happened in Athens

1962 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Marton

Cast Jayne Mansfield · Trax Colton · Nico Minardos · Bob Mathias

Synopsis In 1896 it is announced that the Olympic Games will be revived in Athens. A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens, he meets Christina Gratsos, a young woman from his hometown who is...

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Not rated