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The One and Only

Play trailer Poster for The One and Only PG,  1978,  1h 38m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A would-be actor (Henry Winkler) brings his girlfriend (Kim Darby) to 1950s New York and becomes a garish pro wrestler.

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Vincent Canby New York Times Aug 31, 2021
An attempt to make a heart-warming comedy about a fellow who, in the film's own terms, is an arrogant boob. Go to Full Review
Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Aug 31, 2021
2/4
"The One and Only" is really two stories at odds with each other. Go to Full Review
Geoff Brown Time Out Aug 31, 2021
If only the madcap strain had been strengthened, the film might have achieved more momentum; as it is, with good performances all round, it's pleasant but so-so. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jan 18, 2024
As a vehicle for Winkler, The One and Only doesn't grant large opportunities to the rest of the cast. The direction by Carl Reiner is nothing more than a collection of sketches, almost TV like. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Stanley Eichelbaum San Francisco Examiner Aug 31, 2021
3/4
[A] silly, old-fashioned comedy directed with canny relish by Carl Reiner. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Carl Reiner

Director

Henry Winkler

Andy Schmidt

Kim Darby

Mary Crawford

Gene Saks

Sidney Seltzer

William Daniels

Mr. Crawford

Harold Gould

Hector Moses

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The One and Only

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Movie Info

Synopsis A would-be actor (Henry Winkler) brings his girlfriend (Kim Darby) to 1950s New York and becomes a garish pro wrestler.
Director
Carl Reiner
Producer
Steve Gordon, David V. Picker
Screenwriter
Steve Gordon
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
First Artists, Balmoral Associates
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 3, 1978, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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