In Search of America (1971)
Overview
Michael (Jeff Bridges) drops out of college with the intention of finding himself. When his parents (Carl Betz and Vera Miles) balk, he talks them into joining him in traveling the country and educating themselves about the state of things. They, along with Grandma (Ruth McDevitt) trick out an old Greyhound bus and hit the road. The picaresque plotline brings the family into contact with a variety of colorful characters. The producers of In Search of America never declared outright that the made-for-TV film was intended as a series pilot, but it ends on an ambiguous note with plenty of loose plot ends. In Search of America was first telecast March 23, 1971.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.73 |
Directed By
Paul Bogart
Crew
Mort Rabinowitz
Robert Swink
William Froug
Richard E. Reilly
E. Darrell Hallenbeck
Art Levinson
Richard M. Rosenbloom
Alfred Perry
Lewis John Carlino
Paul Bogart
Fred J. Koenekamp
Fred Myrow
TOP CAST
Carl Betz
Ben Olson
Vera Miles
Jenny Olson
Jeff Bridges
Mike Olson
Ruth McDevitt
Grandma Rose
Renne Jarrett
Kathy
Howard Duff
Ray Chandler
Kim Hunter
Cora Chandler
Sal Mineo
Nick
Michael Anderson Jr.
J.J.
Tyne Daly
Anne
Glynn Turman
Bodhi
Chris Gilmore
Girl
George D. Wallace
Clarence
Mary Gail Hobbs
Claire
Jeff Siggins
Announcer
Ken Sylk
Skipper
Tom Baker
Doctor
James Gavin
Helicopter Pilot
Paul Jabara
Soundman
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