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Movie poster: The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band

1968 · 110 min Music Family
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

The eleven members of the Bower family move to Dakota Territory.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1968
Country United States of America
Genre Music, Family
Director Michael O'Herlihy
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (24 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its story on the contrast between the unifying power of music and the divisiveness of political fervor. It relies on cheerful musical numbers to explore themes of family loyalty and finding common ground through art.

What lingers after the final chord is a sense of wholesome, melodic joy—a reminder of entertainment that aims simply to unite and uplift. It’s a gentle celebration of harmony in every sense. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Michael O'Herlihy

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Gather the whole family for a cozy, song-along viewing on a leisurely afternoon.

🎭 Cast

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Grandpa Bower

Buddy Ebsen

Buddy Ebsen

Calvin Bower

Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren

Alice Bower

John Davidson

John Davidson

Joe Carder

Janet Blair

Janet Blair

Katie Bower

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Sidney Bower

Bobby Riha

Bobby Riha

Mayo Bower

Jon Walmsley

Jon Walmsley

Quinn Bower

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Smith Wordes

Nettie Bower

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Heidi Rook

Rose Bower

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