Some highlights, but overall kinda lame RELEASED IN 1975 and directed by Vincent McEveety, "The Strongest Man in the World” chronicles events at a Southern California college where Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell) & his pals inadvertently discover that a concoction of a new chemical mixed with a certain cereal will grant anyone or anything superhuman strength. It’s interesting seeing Kurt when he was so young (23…
The biggest dumbbell on campus... and the secret formula got it off the ground!
Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.
Top Cast
Kurt Russell
Dexter Riley
Joe Flynn
Dean Higgins
Eve Arden
Harriet
Cesar Romero
A.J. Arno
Phil Silvers
Krinkle
Dick Van Patten
Harry
Harold Gould
Dietz
Michael McGreevey
Schuyler
Richard Bakalyan
Cookie
William Schallert
Prof. Quigley
Benson Fong
Ah Fong
James Gregory
Chief Blair
John Debney
John (Student)
Derrel Maury
Hector (Student)
David R. Ellis
David (Student)
Roy Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Reviews
Worst of the trilogy. While <em>'The Strongest Man in the World'</em> isn't anything atrocious, it most certainly fails to land on the same level as the two Robert Butler directed films. The plot, which is about strength this time, isn't as finely executed or as entertaining. Kurt Russell (Dexter), the star of the last two productions, barely features in this one. I can see why they kept the focus on Higgins…
FAQ about The Strongest Man in the World
What is The Strongest Man in the World about?
Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the…
When was The Strongest Man in the World released?
The Strongest Man in the World was released in 1975.
What genres does The Strongest Man in the World belong to?
The Strongest Man in the World is categorised as Comedy, Family.
Who stars in The Strongest Man in the World?
The cast of The Strongest Man in the World includes Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Eve Arden, Cesar Romero, Phil Silvers.