The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)

About The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again is a sequel to the hit 1975 Disney comedy, The Apple Dumpling Gang. The movie is a classic comedy western that revolves around the comedic duo, Theodore and Amos, as they try to lead honest lives, which unfortunately leads to hilarious and chaotic situations.

Making / Production

Produced by Walt Disney Productions, the film was directed by Vincent McEveety. It follows the classic slapstick comedy style that Disney was famous for in the 1970s.

Actors

• Tim Conway as Amos Tucker: Conway brings his comedic genius to the character of Amos, creating a hilariously clumsy and bumbling outlaw.
• Don Knotts as Theodore Ogelvie: Knotts is excellent as the naïve and good-hearted Theodore, providing a perfect comic foil to Conway’s character.
• Tim Matheson as Private Jeff Reed: Matheson plays the earnest Private Reed with charm and wit.
• Harry Morgan as Major Gaskill: Morgan portrays the stern and no-nonsense Major with a sharp humor and seriousness that provide a balance to the comedic leads.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This sequel was released four years after the success of the original Apple Dumpling Gang film.
• Both Tim Conway and Don Knotts reprised their roles from the original film.
• It was one of the last live-action Disney films released during Walt Disney's lifetime.

Quotes

• "We ain't outlaws! We're in-laws!" - Amos Tucker
• "You're holding up an army, mister!" - Major Gaskill

Music, Soundtrack

• The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again features a fun and lively score by composer Paul J. Smith who was a regular collaborator in Disney’s productions.
• Although, the film doesn’t contain any specific songs, the background score sets a perfect cowboy adventure atmosphere.