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Bland. It's a film that slowly creeps through its 131 minute runtime. I do really like Brian Keith as an actor, but he really did get the more lamer Disney films didn't he? <em>'The Parent Trap'</em> aside, all of his others with the stu...
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Those Calloways
1964
Movie
131 min
English
Story of Cam Calloway and his family, who live in a densely wooded area in New England. Cam dreams of building a sanctuary for the geese that fly over the area each year, and he tries several schemes to buy a nearby lake for this santuary. He is thwarted at every attempt, it seems; he and his son try to get enough furs from their trapping venture to get the money, but the bottom falls out of the fur market. He uses the little money they get for a down payment on the lake, thereby losing their house when he can't make the mortgage payment. They move to the lake, where their friends help them build a cabin. A salesman stops in town, and tries to get the people to sell their land for a tourist venture; Cam is outraged at his tactics and takes desperate measures after he himself is tricked.
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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Norman Tokar•Genres: Family, Drama
Plot Summary
In 1890s Maine, a tenacious family struggles to save their beloved forest from being sold to a greedy timber baron. The father, a passionate conservationist, rallies his children and the community to fight against the encroaching industrialization that threatens their way of life and the natural beauty surrounding them. Their fight becomes a testament to family unity and the importance of preserving nature for future generations.
Critical Reception
Those Calloways was generally received as a wholesome family film with a strong conservationist message. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it was praised for its positive themes and appeal to younger audiences. Its earnest portrayal of family values and environmental advocacy resonated with viewers seeking uplifting entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its family-friendly themes and positive environmental message.
Seen as a heartwarming story about a family's fight to protect their land.
Appreciated for its appeal to a younger demographic and its nostalgic portrayal of rural life.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's focus on family and its timely message about conservation. It's often remembered as a classic Disney film that teaches valuable lessons about perseverance and protecting nature.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Walt Disney's last live-action productions before his death in 1966.
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