Question 1

How does the film's portrayal of Jim Thorpe's marriages differ from reality?

Accepted Answer

The film depicts Thorpe as married once with one child who died young, but he was actually married three times and had seven other surviving children.

Question 2

What major inaccuracy does the film show about Glenn 'Pop' Warner?

Accepted Answer

The film portrays Warner as an avuncular father figure, but in reality he abandoned Thorpe to save his own career after Thorpe's non-amateur status was discovered, something Warner likely knew about.

Question 3

Which actor played Jim Thorpe, and how old was he during filming?

Accepted Answer

Burt Lancaster played Jim Thorpe and was 36 years old when the film was made in 1950.

Question 4

What real-life tragedy affected Burt Lancaster's son during the shoot?

Accepted Answer

Lancaster's son Bill contracted polio during filming, at the same time Lancaster had to act in scenes where his movie son died of influenza.

Question 5

Who directed Jim Thorpe -- All-American?

Accepted Answer

The film was directed by Michael Curtiz.

Jim Thorpe -- All-American

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