Olly Olly Oxen Free (1978): Cast & Plot
Olly Olly Oxen Free is a 1978 family adventure film directed by Richard A. Colla, starring Kevin McKenzie as Albie, Dennis Dimster and Katharine Hepburn. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Richard A. Colla
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sanrio Communications
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Olly Olly Oxen Free About?
The premise of Olly Olly Oxen Free without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Albie and his best friend Chris plan a tribute for their late grandfather’s birthday, echoing his youthful exploits as “The Great Sandusky,” the balloon pilot. They rebuild and launch the old balloon, enlisting inventive Miss Pudd. Together the trio pours energy and creativity into reviving the daring sky adventure for all to witness.
Olly Olly Oxen Free Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- boy
- dog
- running boy
- aerial camera shot
- woman
- young
- reference to alcatraz
- mailman
- piano
- playing piano
- young boys
- fire
+10 more Show fewer
- piano playing
- boy on a bike
- mother son relationship
- cemetery
- hot air balloon ride
- reference to the golden gate bridge
- hot air balloon
- repetition in title
- animal in title
- independent film
Olly Olly Oxen Free Cast & Characters
Kevin McKenzie leads the cast as Albie, with Dennis Dimster as Chris and Katharine Hepburn as Miss Pudd. Directed by Richard A. Colla; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard A. Colla
- Kevin McKenzie as Albie
- Dennis Dimster as Chris
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Katharine Hepburn as Miss Pudd - Denise Alexander as Mom
Also Starring in Olly Olly Oxen Free
· 2 more- Jayne Marie Mansfield Jane
- Peter Kilman Mailman
More from Richard A. Colla
More films directed by Richard A. Colla, best-rated first: Battlestar Galactica, Growing Up Brady, Blue Valley Songbird and Ultimate Deception.
Olly Olly Oxen Free Plot Summary
What happens in Olly Olly Oxen Free from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miss Pudd Katharine Hepburn is a spirited, eccentric owner who treats what she calls an antiques shop as a kind of sentimental treasure trove. To her, every item holds a memory or a piece of history, and she often resists parting with them, even when others would deem many of them junk. Yet her warmth shines through as she agrees to lend some pieces to two boys, Albie Kevin McKenzie and Chris Dennis Dimster, who quickly befriend her.
Full summary
The whole story of Olly Olly Oxen Free, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Olly Olly Oxen Free?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What kind of shop does Miss Pudd own?
Olly Olly Oxen Free Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “The Great Balloon Adventure” and “The Great Balloon Race”.
- Also known as
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- The Great Balloon Adventure
- The Great Balloon Race
- Amor, fantasía y aventura
- A Grande Aventura
- Вышел зайчик полетать
- Det stora ballongäventyret
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Fun in Balloon Land, Lost Ollie and Oskar’s America.
Olly Olly Oxen Free FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Olly Olly Oxen Free, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Olly Olly Oxen Free?
Olly Olly Oxen Free runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Olly Olly Oxen Free released?
Olly Olly Oxen Free was released on August 11, 1978.
Who directed Olly Olly Oxen Free?
Olly Olly Oxen Free was directed by Richard A. Colla.
More films by Richard A. Colla Who is in the cast of Olly Olly Oxen Free?
Olly Olly Oxen Free stars Kevin McKenzie as Albie, Dennis Dimster as Chris and Katharine Hepburn as Miss Pudd, among 6 credited actors.
Does Olly Olly Oxen Free have a post-credit scene?
No. Olly Olly Oxen Free has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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