American director Norman Tokar helmed the comedy-Western The Apple Dumpling Gang in 1975. Jack M. Bickham’s 1971 novel of the same name served as inspiration for the film. Don Tait penned the film’s script. The “Apple Dumpling Gang” got its moniker from the apple dumpling, a popular American dish.
Direct by: Norman Tokarn
Starring: Don Knotts and Tim Conway
Revenue: $36.8 million
Synopsis:
After being forced to live with gambler Russell Donovan (Bill Bixby), three orphans learn that they are the rightful heirs of a massive wealth left to them by their late father. A slew of opportunistic thugs soon arrive. In an effort to keep things simple, the kids decide to leave their inheritance to a pair of charming outlaws played by Don Knotts and Tim Conway. However, there is one snag: the gold is safely stored in a bank vault.