In Search of America (1971)
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.
Director: Paul Bogart
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: March 23, 1971
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
Screenplay
Music: Fred Myrow
Cinematography: Fred J. Koenekamp
Editing: Richard E. Reilly
Production: Four Stars Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
bus trip, hippies, tv pilot, family travels, finding yourself
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Search of America about?
- 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.
- Who directed In Search of America?
- In Search of America was directed by Paul Bogart.
- Who stars in In Search of America?
- In Search of America stars Carl Betz, Vera Miles, Jeff Bridges, Ruth McDevitt, Renne Jarrett, Howard Duff.
- How long is In Search of America?
- In Search of America has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is In Search of America?
- In Search of America is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was In Search of America produced?
- In Search of America was produced in United States of America.