Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?
Synopsis
Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? is a 1977 documentary film about Dorothy and Bob DeBolt, an American couple who adopted 14 children [12 at the start of filming], some of whom are severely disabled war orphans -- in addition to raising Dorothy's five biological children and Bob's biological daughter. The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1978. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Korty
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Peoples
- Original Score
- Ed Bogas
- Original Title
- Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Korty Films, Sanrio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Korty
Janet Peoples
Ed Bogas
Jon Else
David Webb Peoples
John Korty, Warren Lockhart, Dan McCann, Mark L. Rosen, Shintaro Tsuji
Department Leadership Roster
John Korty
Director
Jon Else
Director of Photography
Janet Peoples
Writer
John Korty
Producer
Warren Lockhart
Producer
Dan McCann
Producer
Mark L. Rosen
Producer
David Webb Peoples
Editor
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What is Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? about?
Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? is a 1977 documentary film about Dorothy and Bob DeBolt, an American couple who adopted 14 children [12 at the start of filming], some of whom are severely disabled war orphans -- in addition to raising Dorothy's five biological children and Bob's biological daughter. The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1978. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Who directed Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids??
Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids??
The principal cast of Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? includes Sydney Walker, Henry Winkler.
When was Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? released and how long is it?
Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? was composed by Ed Bogas.