The Apple Dumpling Gang

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The Apple Dumpling Gang

G

Released Jul 1, 1975

1h 40m

Western

Comedy

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After three poor orphans are sent to live with gambler Russell Donovan (Bill Bixby), they discover they have actually inherited a large fortune from their dead father. Soon a series of greedy undesirables shows up. They try to get their hands on the money, so, in order to keep things uncomplicated, the kids decide to give their inheritance to a lovable outlaw duo, Theodore (Don Knotts) and Amos (Tim Conway). But there is only one problem -- the gold is locked away in a bank vault.

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Time Out

The traditional ingredients of homely moralising, sentimentality and raucous slapstick are used sparingly, the dialogue is fairly bright, some visual gags are neatly executed.

Jun 24, 2006

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Richard Eder

New York Times

Walt Disney started by making movies in which animated drawings played the parts of people or animals who stood for people. Later he turned to making movies in which people or animals play the parts of animated drawings.

Rated: 2/5

May 9, 2005

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Everytime I see one of these antiseptic Disney films, I'm reminded of the thrills and genuine artistry that went into the studio's films during its golden age in the 1940s and 1950s.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Ronald E. Butler

Tulsa World

It's Knotts and Conway who make the picture worth while for adults (kids through early teens are sure to like the film).

Apr 1, 2025

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Heather Boerner

Common Sense Media

Rollicking Old West ride lassos some stereotypes.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 18, 2010

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TV Guide

A delightful cast of character actors helps the childish story, with Conway and Knotts beginning what would become a somewhat famous, but very simple-minded, film comedy duo.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 10, 2009

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Dale R

While searching for other movies on this list, the thumbnail for this movie came up often on Disney+. So I had already seen that Don Knotts and Tim Conway were starring in this movie and I was looking forward to it just because of that. It didn’t disappoint. One scene involving fire had me laughing out loud for quite awhile. Bill Bixby and Susan Clark play the leads and their eventual love story worked well for me. My biggest complaint about this era of Disney movies are the children characters, they are in the movie to be cute and that is it. This movie is no different as Stacy Manning plays a little girl with her two bigger brothers. She is supposed to be the cute one, but she does it so well, presumably without even trying, that she is beyond cute and is absolutely adorable! The theme song to the movie, “The Apple Dumpling Gang”, is also really enjoyable and catchy. I’d say this movie is a must watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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steve d

Childish nonsense even kids won't like.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The greatest 01 hour: and 40 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Don knotts and Tim Conway knock this film out of the park

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

While searching for other movies on this list, the thumbnail for this movie came up often on Disney+. So I had already seen that Don Knotts and Tim Conway were starring in this movie and I was looking forward to it just because of that. It didn't disappoint. One scene involving fire had me laughing out loud for quite awhile. Bill Bixby and Susan Clark play the leads and their eventual love story worked well for me. My biggest complaint about this era of Disney movies are the children characters, they are in the movie to be cute and that is it. This movie is no different as Stacy Manning plays a little girl with her two bigger brothers. She is supposed to be the cute one, but she does it so well, presumably without even trying, that she is beyond cute and is absolutely adorable! The theme song to the movie, "The Apple Dumpling Gang", is also really enjoyable and catchy. I'd say this movie is a must watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

Aqueles clássicos de faroeste infantil que a gente ama, os mal feitores atrapalhados se tornam os mocinhos, o casal protagonista começa se odiando e terminam casados, as crianças fofas, a garotinha sempre que a querer fazer "xixi", tudo muito encantador e divertido, a dupla malfeitora roubam as cenas, suas trapalhadas, exageradamente forçada, exercem saudosismo ao acessar a memória afetiva… Lindo...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Norman Tokar

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Bill Bixby

Russel Donavan

Susan Clark

Magnolia Dusty Clydesdale

Tim Conway

Amos

Don Knotts

Theodore Ogelvie

David Wayne

Col. T.R. Clydesdale

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Synopsis

After three poor orphans are sent to live with gambler Russell Donovan (Bill Bixby), they discover they have actually inherited a large fortune from their dead father. Soon a series of greedy undesirables shows up. They try to get their hands on the money, so, in order to keep things uncomplicated, the kids decide to give their inheritance to a lovable outlaw duo, Theodore (Don Knotts) and Amos (Tim Conway). But there is only one problem -- the gold is locked away in a bank vault.

Director: Norman Tokar
Producer: Bill Anderson
Screenwriter: Don Tait
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Western, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 1975, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 40m

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