The One and Only
“She had to marry him. She was too embarrassed to have him as a date.”
Synopsis
Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.
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THE ONE AND ONLY (1978)
Type: Clip • Published 2015-03-30
Top Cast
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Henry Winkler
Andy Schmidt
Kim Darby
Mary Crawford
Gene Saks
Sidney Seltzer
William Daniels
Mr. Crawford
Harold Gould
Hector Moses
Polly Holliday
Mrs. Crawford
Hervé Villechaize
Milton Miller
Bill Baldwin
Announcer in Des Moines
Anthony Battaglia
Little Andy
Ed Begley Jr.
Arnold - The King
Peter Brocco
Autograph Hound
Brandon Cruz
Sherman
Lucy Lee Flippin
Agatha Franklen
Charles Frank
Paul Harris
Chavo Guerrero Sr.
Indian Joe
H.B. Haggerty
Captain Nemo
Dennis James
Self
Jean Le Bouvier
Wrestling Fanatic
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Gordon
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The One and Only
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.9M
- Production Studios
- First Artists, Balmoral Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Reiner
Steve Gordon
Patrick Williams
Victor J. Kemper
Bud Molin
Steve Gordon, David V. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Reiner
Director
Steve Gordon
Writer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Steve Gordon
Producer
Edward C. Carfagno
Production Design
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Bud Molin
Editor
David V. Picker
Producer
Gene LeBell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The One and Only
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The One and Only about?
Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.
Who directed The One and Only?
The One and Only was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in The One and Only?
The principal cast of The One and Only includes Henry Winkler, Kim Darby, Gene Saks, William Daniels, Harold Gould.
When was The One and Only released and how long is it?
The One and Only was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did The One and Only make at the box office?
The One and Only grossed $16.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The One and Only?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The One and Only was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The One and Only?
The One and Only holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).