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

A 12-person brass band invades the Dakotas and accidentally becomes political. What could go wrong?

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wholesome chaosG-rated anarchymusical manifest destiny

Overview

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

Content warning

19th century based on memoir or autobiography presidential election south dakota brass band black hills

family unity vs individual ambitionpolitical polarization in microcosmmanifest destiny and its discontentsgenerational conflict

Standout Aspects

Acting

Walter Brennan playing accordion AND banjo simultaneously

Score

Sherman Brothers songs that slap harder than they should

Costume

1888 frontier fashion with suspiciously vibrant color saturation

Best for:Family·Background·Rewatch

Director

Michael O'Herlihy

ReleasedApr 19, 1968

Runtime1h 50m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Top Cast

Walter Brennan

Grandpa Bower

Buddy Ebsen

Calvin Bower

Lesley Ann Warren

Alice Bower

John Davidson

Joe Carder

Janet Blair

Katie Bower

Kurt Russell

Sidney Bower

Bobby Riha

Mayo Bower

Jon Walmsley

Quinn Bower

Pamelyn Ferdin

Laura Bower

Wally Cox

Mr. Wampler

Richard Deacon

Charlie Wrenn

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