The Strongest Man in the World poster
Writer Herman Groves, Joseph L. McEveety
Director Vincent McEveety

The Strongest Man in the World

Tagline: The biggest dumbbell on campus... and the secret formula got it off the ground!

Release Date: 1975-02-06

Duration: 92 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Kurt Russell
    Dexter Riley
  • William Schallert
    Prof. Quigley
  • Eddie Quillan
    Mr. Willoughby
  • Kathleen Freeman
    Officer Hurley
  • Dick Van Patten
    Harry
  • Cesar Romero
    A.J. Arno
  • Raymond Bailey
    Regent Burns
  • Burt Mustin
    Regent Appleby
  • James Gregory
    Chief Blair
  • Eve Arden
    Harriet