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The One and Only

PG19781h 37mCarl Reiner
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 55%

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"She had to marry him. She was too embarrassed to have him as a date."

Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.

ComedyRomance
SportsShow BusinessDysfunctional MarriagePro Wrestling1950s

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What is The One and Only (1978) about?

Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.

Who stars in The One and Only?

The One and Only stars Henry Winkler (Andy Schmidt), Kim Darby (Mary Crawford), Gene Saks (Sidney Seltzer), William Daniels (Mr. Crawford), Harold Gould (Hector Moses). The film was directed by Carl Reiner.

How long is The One and Only?

The One and Only has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated PG.

Is The One and Only worth watching?

The One and Only holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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