A Boy Called Nuthin’
Synopsis
A boy doesn’t find the life he expects out West when he leaves Chicago to find his uncle. The West has changed–it is no longer “cowboys and Indians.” He finds his uncle living in a shack, and in trying to be accepted and help out, the boy gets himself into all sorts of trouble, causing his uncle to refer to him as “good for nuthin’,” a nickname that sticks. Eventually the two see that they need each other.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Lowell S. Hawley, Harry E. Webb, James Leighton
- Original Title
- A Boy Called Nuthin’
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Lowell S. Hawley, Harry E. Webb, James Leighton
Bill Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Lowell S. Hawley
Writer
Bill Anderson
Producer
Norman Tokar
Director
James Leighton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Boy Called Nuthin’ about?
A boy doesn’t find the life he expects out West when he leaves Chicago to find his uncle. The West has changed–it is no longer “cowboys and Indians.” He finds his uncle living in a shack, and in trying to be accepted and help out, the boy gets himself into all sorts of trouble, causing his uncle to refer to him as “good for nuthin’,” a nickname that sticks. Eventually the two see that they need each other.
Who directed A Boy Called Nuthin’?
A Boy Called Nuthin’ was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in A Boy Called Nuthin’?
The principal cast of A Boy Called Nuthin’ includes Ron Howard, Forrest Tucker, John Carroll, Mickey Shaughnessy, Richard Bakalyan.
When was A Boy Called Nuthin’ released and how long is it?
A Boy Called Nuthin’ was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is A Boy Called Nuthin’ based on a book or true story?
A Boy Called Nuthin’ is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry E. Webb".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Boy Called Nuthin’?
A Boy Called Nuthin’ holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).