Follow Me, Boys! 1966
“IT CAPTURES ALL...all the happiness and heartbreak of being America's #1 hometown hero.”
What is Follow Me, Boys!?
Follow Me, Boys! is a 1966 family drama co-produced by Walt Disney and Winston Hibler.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 1, 1966
- Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Family
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Overview
Follow Me, Boys! is a 1966 family drama co-produced by Walt Disney and Winston Hibler. The story follows Lem Siddons, a former member of a traveling band and saxophonist who settles in the town of Hickory. While he initially dreams of becoming a lawyer, he finds a new calling as the scoutmaster of Troop 1, eventually realizing that helping the local youth provides him with true fulfillment.
Directed by Norman Tokar and written by Louis Pelletier, the film captures the experience of being a hometown hero. It balances themes of personal ambition with the rewards of community service, utilizing a cast that includes Lillian Gish and Charles Ruggles to depict the emotional highs and lows of its protagonist's journey.
Should you watch it?
“A traveling musician finds unexpected fulfillment leading a small town scout troop.”
- Features a cast including Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, and a young Kurt Russell
- Explores the emotional journey of finding purpose through mentoring youth
- Co-produced by Walt Disney
- The protagonist's legal ambitions are sidelined for much of the narrative
Watch it if you enjoy heartwarming stories about community impact and personal growth.
This G-rated family drama maintains a tone of happiness and heartbreak with a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
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Is the movie worth watching
It is a G-rated Disney co-production that captures the happiness and heartbreak of a hometown hero.
What is the duration of the film
The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Who are the main actors in the film
The film stars Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish, Charles Ruggles, and Kurt Russell.
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