Those Calloways
| Those Calloways | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Norman Tokar |
| Screenplay by | Louis Pelletier |
| Starring | Brian Keith Vera Miles Brandon deWilde Walter Brennan Ed Wynn Linda Evans |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Edited by | Grant K. Smith |
| Music by | Max Steiner |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
Release dates | January 28, 1965 (Atlanta, Georgia Premiere) |
Running time | 131 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $3,500,000 (US/ Canada rentals)[1] |
Those Calloways is a 1965 American family drama film, adapted from the 1950 children's novel Swiftwater by Paul Annixter. The film was produced by Disney and directed by Norman Tokar. It was the last credit for veteran film composer Max Steiner.[2]
It starred Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Brandon deWilde, Walter Brennan and Linda Evans in the principal roles.
Following the patterned formula for Disney family entertainment, the film follows the trials and tribulations of a Vermont family over a period of time as they attempt to establish a sanctuary for the Canada geese that stopover in their rural community during their annual migration.
On-location New England filming contributes to the film's appeal.
Brandon deWilde had previously worked with Walter Brennan in 1956's Good-bye, My Lady and with Brian Keith in the 3-part The Tenderfoot for Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in 1964.
Cast
- Brian Keith as Cam Calloway
- Vera Miles as Lydia Calloway
- Brandon deWilde as Bucky Calloway
- Walter Brennan as Alf Simes
- Ed Wynn as Ed Parker
- Linda Evans as Bridie Mellott
- Philip Abbott as Dell Fraser
- John Larkin as Jim Mellott
- Parley Baer as Doane Shattuck
- Frank DeKova as Nigosh
- Roy Roberts as E.J. Fletcher
- John Qualen as Ernie Evans
- Tom Skerritt as Whit Turner
- Paul Hartman as Charley Evans
- Russell Collins as Nat Perkins
- John Davis Chandler as Ollie Gibbons
- Chet Stratton as Phil Petrie
- Renee Godfrey as Sarah Mellott
Home media
Those Calloways was released in Region 1 DVD widescreen by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on February 3, 2004.
See also
References
- ^ This figure consists of anticipated rentals accruing distributors in North America. See "Big Rental Pictures of 1965", Variety, 5 January 1966 p 6
- ^ TCM: Those Calloways (1965)
