The Really Big Family
Synopsis
The Really Big Family is a 1966 American documentary film directed by Alexander Grasshoff about the Dukes family of Seattle, who had 18 children. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Noxon, Arthur Bramble
- Original Title
- The Really Big Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- David L. Wolper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Grasshoff
Nicolas Noxon, Arthur Bramble
Vilis Lapenieks
John Soh
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Grasshoff
Director
John Soh
Editor
Vilis Lapenieks
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Really Big Family
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What is The Really Big Family about?
The Really Big Family is a 1966 American documentary film directed by Alexander Grasshoff about the Dukes family of Seattle, who had 18 children. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed The Really Big Family?
The Really Big Family was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.
Who stars in The Really Big Family?
The principal cast of The Really Big Family includes Bill Dukes, Louise Dukes, Henry Fonda.
When was The Really Big Family released and how long is it?
The Really Big Family was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 51m.