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Release Year1978
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Family
Votes3
DirectorRichard A. Colla
WritersEugene Poinc, Richard A. Colla, Maria L. De Ossio
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsOlly Olly Oxen Free
About Olly Olly Oxen Free
Albie and his best friend Chris want to come up with something special to celebrate the birthday of their late-grandfather. Something everyone will remember. When granddad was young he flew through the air in a magnificent balloon using the name "The Great Sandusky". What better way to celebrate his life than to recreate that experience for all the world to see! So Albie and Chris decide to re-inflate the old balloon - but they can't do it alone. It will take all the energy and creativity of their new friend, Miss Pudd, to help the boys with their adventure - and before she knows it, to share in their adventure too!
Directed by Richard A. Colla, Olly Olly Oxen Free leans on a strong ensemble — Katharine Hepburn, Kevin McKenzie, Dennis Dimster — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1978.
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