In Search of America
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
73 min
Release Date
1971-03-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
3
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
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