A really big family
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | A really big family |
| Original title | The Really Big Family |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1966 |
| length | 51 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Alexander Grasshoff |
| script |
Arthur Bramble , Nicolas Noxon |
| production | Alexander Grasshoff |
| camera | Vilis Lapenieks |
| cut | John Soh |
A truly great family is an American documentary from the year 1966 .
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The film describes the life of the Catholic Dukes family from Seattle . The married couple Bill and Louise live in a small house with 18 children. Tensions among family members and financial bottlenecks put a strain on family life.
Bill Dukes works as an assembly inspector at the aircraft manufacturer Boeing . His understanding of his role as a father is influenced by Louise's beliefs. The film focuses on the wedding preparations for the eldest daughter Bobbi.
Awards
In 1967 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the category of best documentary .
Web links
- A truly great family in the Internet Movie Database (English)