Two young boys and an eccentric old woman who owns a junkyard work together to build a hot-air balloon in time to launch it on the birthday of one boy's late grandfather.
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Title: Olly, Olly, Oxen Free (1978)
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| Katharine Hepburn | ... | Miss Pudd | |
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Kevin McKenzie | ... | Alby |
| Dennis Dimster | ... | Chris | |
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Peter Kilman | ... | Mailman |
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Jayne Marie Mansfield | ||
| Joseph McBride | ... | Spectator at Hollywood Bowl | |
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Two young boys and an eccentric old woman who owns a junkyard work together to build a hot-air balloon in time to launch it on the birthday of one boy's late grandfather.
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hot air balloon | repetition in title | animal in title | independent film |Taglines:
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Diretor Richard A. Colla appeared at the World Premiere of "Olly, Olly, Oxen Free" at the Fox Hollywood Village Theatre held on April 25, 1978 in Great Falls, Montana. Star Katherine Hepburn was invited but could not attend the event. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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August 1978 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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This is the worst movie I remember watching as a kid. I can distinctly recall the time my family hired this film on video, and me and my brother begged my parents half-way through to PLEASE let us go outside and play and not have to watch this b-o-r-i-n-g story. They finally relented.
I'm a bit regretful now that I know who classic actress Katherine Hepburn is, but I still rank this as the most ponderous children's story I've ever had to watch. It's the kind of movie that gives family films a bad name.