The Quest: The Longest Drive
Synopsis
To save an old friend's ranch, the Beaudine brothers round up a gang of misfits to drive a huge herd to market.
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Kurt Russell
Morgan 'Two Persons' Beaudine
Tim Matheson
Quentin Beaudine
Dan O'Herlihy
Mathew Hatcher
Keenan Wynn
Cooler
Woody Strode
Tucker
Erik Estrada
Santos
Sander Johnson
Billy Don
Cooper Huckabee
Jeff
John Rubinstein
Wakely
Gary Lockwood
Walter Lucas
Richard Davalos
Pratt
Angela May
Bess
Meegan King
Willie
John Alvin
Aames
Duncan McLeod
Barkeep
Judy Hanson
Fran
Glenn Buttkus
Drifter
Bill Smillie
Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Katharyn Powers, Michael Michaelian, Jack Miller
- Original Score
- Richard Shores
- Original Title
- The Quest: The Longest Drive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard McEveety
Katharyn Powers, Michael Michaelian, Jack Miller
Richard Shores
Al Francis
Richard L. Van Enger, Ken Zemke
James H. Brown, David Gerber, Mark Rodgers
Department Leadership Roster
Katharyn Powers
Writer
Michael Michaelian
Writer
James H. Brown
Producer
Mark Rodgers
Producer
Richard Shores
Original Music Composer
Al Francis
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Ken Zemke
Editor
Bernard McEveety
Director
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quest: The Longest Drive
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What is The Quest: The Longest Drive about?
To save an old friend's ranch, the Beaudine brothers round up a gang of misfits to drive a huge herd to market.
Who directed The Quest: The Longest Drive?
The Quest: The Longest Drive was directed by Bernard McEveety.
Who stars in The Quest: The Longest Drive?
The principal cast of The Quest: The Longest Drive includes Kurt Russell, Tim Matheson, Dan O'Herlihy, Keenan Wynn, Woody Strode.
When was The Quest: The Longest Drive released and how long is it?
The Quest: The Longest Drive was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quest: The Longest Drive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quest: The Longest Drive was composed by Richard Shores.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quest: The Longest Drive?
The Quest: The Longest Drive holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).