Those Calloways
Those Calloways is a 1964 American family drama film, adapted from the 1950 children's novel Swiftwater by Paul Annixter. The film was produced by Walt Disney and directed by Norman Tokar. It was the last credit for veteran film composer Max Steiner.
| Those Calloways | |
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| Directed by | Norman Tokar |
| Screenplay by | Louis Pelletier |
| Based on | Swiftwater by Paul Annixter |
| Starring | Brian Keith Vera Miles Brandon deWilde Walter Brennan Ed Wynn Linda Evans |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Edited by | Grant K. Smith |
| Music by | Max Steiner |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
Release date | November 10, 1964 |
Running time | 131 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $3,500,000 (US/ Canada rentals) |
It stars Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Brandon deWilde, Walter Brennan, Ed Wynn and Linda Evans.
Following the patterned formula for Disney family entertainment, the film follows the trials and tribulations of a Vermont family over a period of time as they attempt to establish a sanctuary for the Canada geese that stopover in their rural community during their seasonal migrations.
On-location New England filming contributes to the film's appeal.
Brandon deWilde had previously worked with Walter Brennan in 1956's Good-bye, My Lady and with Brian Keith in the 3-part The Tenderfoot for Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in 1964.