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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band is a 1968 American musical film from Walt Disney Productions 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.
Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, Lesley Ann Warren and John Davidson head the cast. Kurt Russell is also featured, and, in a bit part, Goldie Hawn makes her big-screen debut.
Original Release
03/21/1968
US Release
03/21/1968
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Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Smith Wordes | Nettie Bower |
Heidi Rook | Rose Bower |
Directors
Writers
Lowell S. Hawley, Laura Bower Van Nuys
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Smith Wordes | Nettie Bower |
Heidi Rook | Rose Bower |
Debbie Smith | Lulu Bower |
Pamelyn Ferdin | Laura Bower |
Wally Cox | Mr. Wampler |
Richard Deacon | Charlie Wrenn |
Steve Harmon | Ernie Stubbins |
Goldie Hawn | Giggly Girl |
John Craig | Frank |
Jonathan Kidd | Telegrapher |
Don Ames | Townsman |
Larry J. Blake | First Outspoken Man |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Bill Anderson | Producer |
Walt Disney | Producer |