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Follow Me, Boys! (1966)

"IT CAPTURES ALL...all the happiness and heartbreak of being America's #1 hometown hero."

6.519662h 11mEN
DramaFamily

Directed by Norman Tokar

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

2h 11m

Language

EN

Release

December 1, 1966

Director

Norman Tokar

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 ...

Cast

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

Lemuel Siddons

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Vida Downey

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Hetty Seibert

Charles Ruggles

Charles Ruggles

John Everett Hughes

Elliott Reid

Elliott Reid

Ralph Hastings

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Whitey

Luana Patten

Luana Patten

Nora White

Ken Murray

Ken Murray

Melody Murphy

Donald May

Donald May

Edward White, Jr.

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Edward White, Sr.

Steve Franken

Steve Franken

P.O.W. Lieutenant

Parley Baer

Parley Baer

Mayor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Follow Me, Boys! (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Follow Me, Boys!. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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