Follow Me, Boys!
"IT CAPTURES ALL...all the happiness and heartbreak of being America's #1 hometown hero."
Originally released in 1966. Follow Me, Boys! is a drama/family film. directed by Norman Tokar. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, and Lillian Gish
Synopsis
Lem Siddons is part of a traveling band who has a dream of becoming a lawyer. Deciding to settle down, he finds a job as a stockboy in the general store of a small town. Trying to fit in, he volunteers to become scoutmaster of the newly formed Troop 1. Becoming more and more involved with the scout troop, he finds his plans to become a lawyer being put on the back burner, until he realizes that his life has been fulfilled helping the youth of the small town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred MacMurray
as Lemuel Siddons
Vera Miles
as Vida Downey
Lillian Gish
as Hetty Seibert
Charles Ruggles
as John Everett Hughes
Elliott Reid
as Ralph Hastings
Kurt Russell
as Whitey
Luana Patten
as Nora White
Ken Murray
as Melody Murphy
Donald May
as Edward White, Jr.
Sean McClory
as Edward White, Sr.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Follow Me, Boys! about?
Lem Siddons is part of a traveling band who has a dream of becoming a lawyer. Deciding to settle down, he finds a job as a stockboy in the general store of a small town. Trying to fit in, he volunt...
Who directed Follow Me, Boys!?
Follow Me, Boys! was directed by Norman Tokar.
How long is Follow Me, Boys!?
Follow Me, Boys! has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Follow Me, Boys! released?
Follow Me, Boys! was released on December 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Follow Me, Boys!?
The main cast of Follow Me, Boys! includes Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish, Charles Ruggles, Elliott Reid.