Homeward Bound
Synopsis
The relationship among a divorced man, his incurably ill teenage son, and his long-estranged father is explored when the youngster joins his dad for one final summer vacation and they end up at the grandfather's vineyard where he reconciles the two older men.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Michaels
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Prelutsky
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Homeward Bound
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Michaels
Burt Prelutsky
Fred Karlin
Edward R. Brown
Harry Keramidas
Steve Tisch, Jon Avnet
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Michaels
Director
Burt Prelutsky
Writer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Edward R. Brown
Director of Photography
Jon Avnet
Producer
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homeward Bound
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What is Homeward Bound about?
The relationship among a divorced man, his incurably ill teenage son, and his long-estranged father is explored when the youngster joins his dad for one final summer vacation and they end up at the grandfather's vineyard where he reconciles the two older men.
Who directed Homeward Bound?
Homeward Bound was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in Homeward Bound?
The principal cast of Homeward Bound includes David Soul, Moosie Drier, Barnard Hughes, Judith Penrod, Jeff Corey.
When was Homeward Bound released and how long is it?
Homeward Bound was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Homeward Bound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Homeward Bound was composed by Fred Karlin.