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5.6 / 10(42 votes)IMDbPG19791h 56mUnited States of America

Scavenger Hunt

“Winner takes all!”

Synopsis

An eccentric games inventor dies and leaves behind an inheritance worth hundreds of millions of dollars - which will only be given to the person or team, amongst his family and hired help, who wins a madcap scavenger hunt.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 21, 1979

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Schultz
Screenplay & Story
Steven Vail, Henry Harper
Original Score
Billy Goldenberg
Original Title
Scavenger Hunt
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 56m
Production Studios
Melvin Simon Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Schultz

Screenplay & Story

Steven Vail, Henry Harper, Gerry Woolery, John Thomson

Original Score & Music

Billy Goldenberg

Director of Photography

Ken Lamkin

Film Editing

Christopher Holmes

Producers

Steven Vail, Melvin Simon

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Schultz

Michael Schultz

Director

Steven Vail

Producer

Steven Vail

Screenplay

Billy Goldenberg

Billy Goldenberg

Original Music Composer

Christopher Holmes

Editor

Henry Harper

Screenplay

Ken Lamkin

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scavenger Hunt

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Scavenger Hunt about?

An eccentric games inventor dies and leaves behind an inheritance worth hundreds of millions of dollars - which will only be given to the person or team, amongst his family and hired help, who wins a madcap scavenger hunt.

Who directed Scavenger Hunt?

Scavenger Hunt was directed by Michael Schultz.

Who stars in Scavenger Hunt?

The principal cast of Scavenger Hunt includes Richard Benjamin, James Coco, Scatman Crothers, Ruth Gordon, Cloris Leachman.

When was Scavenger Hunt released and how long is it?

Scavenger Hunt was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.

Who composed the musical score for Scavenger Hunt?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Scavenger Hunt was composed by Billy Goldenberg.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Scavenger Hunt?

Scavenger Hunt holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).