

I Need a Ride to California
Synopsis
Follows a group of hippies in Greenwich Village during the 1960's, centering on the story of a girl exploring various relationships with men, and her search for the values of the time.
Top Cast
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November 5, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morris Engel
- Screenplay & Story
- Vivian Tyson, Leon I. Rayphil
- Original Score
- Jim Lyons, Rolf Barnes
- Original Title
- I Need a Ride to California
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morris Engel
Vivian Tyson, Leon I. Rayphil
Jim Lyons, Rolf Barnes
Morris Engel, Max Glenn
Morris Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Morris Engel
Director
Vivian Tyson
Writer
Morris Engel
Director of Photography
Jim Lyons
Original Music Composer
Morris Engel
Producer
Max Glenn
Director of Photography
Rolf Barnes
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Need a Ride to California.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Need a Ride to California
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Need a Ride to California about?
Follows a group of hippies in Greenwich Village during the 1960's, centering on the story of a girl exploring various relationships with men, and her search for the values of the time.
Who directed I Need a Ride to California?
I Need a Ride to California was directed by Morris Engel.
Who stars in I Need a Ride to California?
The principal cast of I Need a Ride to California includes Lilly Shell, Rod Perry, Loren Standlee, Ziska, Michael Brody.
When was I Need a Ride to California released and how long is it?
I Need a Ride to California was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for I Need a Ride to California?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Need a Ride to California was composed by Jim Lyons, Rolf Barnes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Need a Ride to California?
I Need a Ride to California holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).
