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In Search of America
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In Search of America

1971-03-23 · 73 min · ★ 5.3

Drama · TV Movie

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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Directors
Paul Bogart
Production companies
Four Stars Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Carl BetzCarl BetzBen Olson
Vera MilesVera MilesJenny Olson
Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesMike Olson
Ruth McDevittRuth McDevittGrandma Rose
Renne JarrettRenne JarrettKathy
Howard DuffHoward DuffRay Chandler
Kim HunterKim HunterCora Chandler
Sal MineoSal MineoNick
Michael Anderson Jr.Michael Anderson Jr.J.J.
Tyne DalyTyne DalyAnne
Glynn TurmanGlynn TurmanBodhi
Chris GilmoreGirl
George D. WallaceGeorge D. WallaceClarence
Mary Gail HobbsClaire
Jeff SigginsJeff SigginsAnnouncer
Ken SylkSkipper
Tom BakerTom BakerDoctor
James GavinJames GavinHelicopter Pilot
Paul JabaraPaul JabaraSoundman

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