Side by Side: The True Story of the Osmond Family

1982 1h 35m EN

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9.0

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★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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This is the story of the Osmond Family and is based on the book written by Olive (Mother) Osmond. This film tells of the beginnings of this family and how they got to where they were by the late '70s.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marie Osmond
Olive Osmond
Joseph Bottoms
George Osmond
Karen Alston
Belva
Cheryl Chase
Marianne
Scott Wilkinson
Lt. Gontz
Daryl Bingham
Young Alan
Brian Poelman
Young Wayne
Spencer Alston
Young Merrill

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Russ Mayberry
Writers: Ernie Wallengren, Tom Lazarus
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Russ Mayberry, shot by Roland "Ozzie" Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Aliceson Tipton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Fred A. Chulack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Marie Osmond and Joseph Bottoms and Karen Alston carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0084682 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Russ Mayberry directs. Roland "Ozzie" Smith behind the camera. George Aliceson Tipton scores. Fred A. Chulack cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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144 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Russ Mayberry, shot by Roland "Ozzie" Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by George Aliceson Tipton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Fred A. Chulack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Marie Osmond and Joseph Bottoms and Karen Alston carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0084682 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.