Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The (1979), G, 1 hr 28 min


The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Release Year: 1979
Runtime: 88 minutes
Age Rating: G

Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Franchise: The Apple Dumpling Gang
Franchise Position: 2 (sequel)

Tagline: More mischief. More mayhem. Same lovable bunglers!



Ratings
My Rating: 6.5/10
Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for All Ages — family-friendly comedy with mild slapstick and a humorous cross-dressing scene
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
Metacritic: No score available

Plot Summary
Amos and Theodore, hoping to reform, arrive in Junction City only to be mistaken for bank robbers and pursued by Marshal Woolly Bill Hitchcock. After fleeing to Fort Concho, they accidentally burn down the fort and are jailed. They become involved in a train robbery plot but inadvertently foil the criminals, earning a pardon and a chance at a fresh start.

Critics Review
Critics had mixed reactions. Some praised the comedic talents of Tim Conway and Don Knotts, while others found the plot episodic and lacking the charm of the original. It remains a lighthearted family comedy with plenty of slapstick humor.

Christian Perspective
The movie promotes themes of second chances, forgiveness, and the possibility of personal growth, reflecting Christian values of grace and redemption, all wrapped in good-natured humor.

Family Friendliness
Rated G, the film is suitable for all ages, offering clean humor and positive messages. Mild slapstick and a cross-dressing gag are the only potentially sensitive elements but are presented in a lighthearted manner.

Notable Scenes
The chaotic arrival of Amos and Theodore in Junction City.

The accidental burning of Fort Concho.

The humorous train robbery and rescue sequence.

The drag disguise scene used to evade capture.

Notable Quotes
Memorable comedic moments mostly arise from physical humor and situational comedy rather than iconic lines.

Trivia
This film reunites Tim Conway and Don Knotts in their popular roles.

Harry Morgan appears but plays a different character than in the original.

The Fort Concho set was actually burned during filming.

Goofs / Continuity Errors
The sequel has been critiqued for episodic pacing and a weaker storyline compared to the original film.


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