The One and Only

5.8

97 minutes

2/3/1978

Overview

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.

Cast List

Henry Winkler
as Andy Schmidt
Kim Darby
as Mary Crawford
Gene Saks
as Sidney Seltzer
William Daniels
as Mr. Crawford
Harold Gould
as Hector Moses
Polly Holliday
as Mrs. Crawford
Hervé Villechaize
as Milton Miller
Bill Baldwin
as Announcer in Des Moines
Anthony Battaglia
as Little Andy
Ed Begley Jr.
as Arnold - The King
Peter Brocco
as Autograph Hound
Brandon Cruz
as Sherman
Lucy Lee Flippin
as Agatha Franklen
Charles Frank
as Paul Harris
Salvador Guerrero III
as Indian Joe
H.B. Haggerty
as Captain Nemo
Dennis James
as Self
Jean Le Bouvier
as Wrestling Fanatic
Ralph Manza
as Bellman
Ken Olfson
as Mr. Arnold
Jack Scalici
as Waiter
Will Seltzer
as Eddie
Amzie Strickland
as House Mother
Mary Woronov
as Arlene
Gene LeBell
as Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
Roddy Piper
as Leatherneck Joe Brady (uncredited)
Carl Reiner
as Theater Director (uncredited)