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

Directed by

Michael O'Herlihy

Genre

musical film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 50m

Rated

G

Rating

6.1 of 10 from 25 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The large Bower family moves to the Dakota Territory in 1888 and uses their musical talents to navigate frontier life during a presidential election. Based on a true story, it follows their adventures as they settle in a new place.

upbeatwholesomelivelynostalgicfamily-orientedlightheartedcheerfulold-fashioned

What happens

The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band is a 1968 American comedy musical western film from Walt Disney Productions. Distributed by Buena Vista Distribution, the film is based on a biography by Laura Bower Van Nuys, directed by Michael O'Herlihy, with original music and lyrics by the Sherman Brothers. Set against the backdrop of the 1888 presidential election, the film portrays the musically talented Bower family, American pioneers who settle in the Dakota Territory. The film stars Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, Lesley Ann Warren, John Davidson, Janet Blair, Kurt Russell, and Goldie Hawn in her film debut. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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