Continental Divide
“When they met they heard bells. And that was just round one.”
Synopsis
A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-21
Top Cast
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John Belushi
Ernie Souchak
Blair Brown
Nell Porter
Allen Garfield
Howard McDermott
Carlin Glynn
Sylvia
Tony Ganios
Max Bernbaum
Val Avery
Yablonowitz
Liam Russell
Deke Lewis
Everett Smith
Fiddle
Bill Henderson
Train Conductor
Bruce Jarchow
Hellinger
Eddie Schwartz
Jimmy
Harold Holmes
Mr. Feeney
Ron Dean
Plesko
Frankie Hill
Agatha
Mike Bacarella
Delaney
Elizabeth Young
Mrs. Feeney
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Continental Divide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Lawrence Kasdan
Michael Small
John Bailey
Dennis Virkler
Steven Spielberg, Bernie Brillstein, Bob Larson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Apted
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Writer
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Dennis Virkler
Editor
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Bob Larson
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Continental Divide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Continental Divide about?
A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.
Who directed Continental Divide?
Continental Divide was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Continental Divide?
The principal cast of Continental Divide includes John Belushi, Blair Brown, Allen Garfield, Carlin Glynn, Tony Ganios.
When was Continental Divide released and how long is it?
Continental Divide was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Continental Divide make at the box office?
Continental Divide grossed $15.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Continental Divide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Continental Divide was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Continental Divide?
Continental Divide holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).