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The One and Only

  • 1978
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1K
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The One and Only (1978)
ComedyRomance

Henry Winkler portrays an outrageously self-confident but out-of-work actor, a young man who dreams of stardom and leaves college to pursue fame and fortune.Henry Winkler portrays an outrageously self-confident but out-of-work actor, a young man who dreams of stardom and leaves college to pursue fame and fortune.Henry Winkler portrays an outrageously self-confident but out-of-work actor, a young man who dreams of stardom and leaves college to pursue fame and fortune.

  • Director
    • Carl Reiner
  • Writers
    • Steve Gordon
    • David Zelag Goodman
  • Stars
    • Henry Winkler
    • Kim Darby
    • Gene Saks
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Carl Reiner
    • Writers
      • Steve Gordon
      • David Zelag Goodman
    • Stars
      • Henry Winkler
      • Kim Darby
      • Gene Saks
    • 16User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast42

    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Andy Schmidt
    Kim Darby
    Kim Darby
    • Mary Crawford
    Gene Saks
    Gene Saks
    • Sidney Seltzer
    William Daniels
    William Daniels
    • Mr. Crawford
    Harold Gould
    Harold Gould
    • Hector Moses
    Polly Holliday
    Polly Holliday
    • Mrs. Crawford
    Hervé Villechaize
    Hervé Villechaize
    • Milton Miller
    Bill Baldwin
    Bill Baldwin
    • Announcer in Des Moines
    Anthony Battaglia
    • Little Andy
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Arnold - The King
    Peter Brocco
    Peter Brocco
    • Autograph Hound
    Brandon Cruz
    Brandon Cruz
    • Sherman
    Lucy Lee Flippin
    Lucy Lee Flippin
    • Agatha Franklen
    Charles Frank
    Charles Frank
    • Paul Harris
    Chavo Guerrero Sr.
    Chavo Guerrero Sr.
    • Indian Joe
    • (as Chavo Guerrero)
    H.B. Haggerty
    H.B. Haggerty
    • Captain Nemo
    Dennis James
    Dennis James
    • Dennis James
    Jean Le Bouvier
    • Wrestling Fanatic
    • Director
      • Carl Reiner
    • Writers
      • Steve Gordon
      • David Zelag Goodman
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    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
    Romance

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Roddy Piper: Uncredited, as Leatherneck Joe Brady. This was Piper's debut film and TV credit.
    • Goofs
      As Andy travels between matches by train, Amtrak equipment is seen. The movie is set in 1951, but Amtrak wasn't established until 1971.
    • Quotes
      • Sidney Seltzer: If his legs were as big as his schlong, he'd be playing basketball.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Jack Klugman/Carl Reiner/Jan Todd (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      The One and Only
      Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
      Music by Patrick Williams
      Sung by Kacey Cisyk

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 3, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gorgeous George
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Balmoral Associates
      • First Artists
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,928,137
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,928,137
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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