The Apple Dumpling Gang
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Synopsis
A roving bachelor gets saddled with three children and a wealth of trouble when the youngsters stumble upon a huge gold nugget. They join forces with two bumbling outlaws to fend off the greedy townspeople and soon find themselves facing a surly gang of sharpshooters.
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The apple dumpling gang
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-23
Top Cast
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Don Knotts
Theodore Ogelvie
Tim Conway
Amos Tucker
Harry Morgan
Homer McCoy
Bill Bixby
Russel Donavan
Susan Clark
Magnolia Dusty Clydesdale
David Wayne
T.R. Clydesdale
Slim Pickens
Frank Stillwell
John McGiver
Leonard Sharpe
Don Knight
John Wintle
Clay O'Brien
Bobby Bradley
Brad Savage
Clovis Bradley
Dennis Fimple
Rudy Hooks
Iris Adrian
Poker Polly
Fran Ryan
Mrs. Stockley
Bing Russell
Herm Dally
Olan Soule
Rube Cluck
Richard Lee-Sung
Oh So
Dick Winslow
Slippery Sid
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Tait
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- The Apple Dumpling Gang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.9M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Don Tait, Jack M. Bickham
Buddy Baker
Frank V. Phillips
Ray de Leuw
Bill Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Tokar
Director
Don Tait
Screenplay
Bill Anderson
Producer
Ray de Leuw
Editor
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apple Dumpling Gang
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What is The Apple Dumpling Gang about?
A roving bachelor gets saddled with three children and a wealth of trouble when the youngsters stumble upon a huge gold nugget. They join forces with two bumbling outlaws to fend off the greedy townspeople and soon find themselves facing a surly gang of sharpshooters.
Who directed The Apple Dumpling Gang?
The Apple Dumpling Gang was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in The Apple Dumpling Gang?
The principal cast of The Apple Dumpling Gang includes Don Knotts, Tim Conway, Harry Morgan, Bill Bixby, Susan Clark.
When was The Apple Dumpling Gang released and how long is it?
The Apple Dumpling Gang was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Apple Dumpling Gang make at the box office?
The Apple Dumpling Gang grossed $36.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Apple Dumpling Gang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apple Dumpling Gang was composed by Buddy Baker.
Is The Apple Dumpling Gang based on a book or true story?
The Apple Dumpling Gang is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jack M. Bickham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apple Dumpling Gang?
The Apple Dumpling Gang holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).