In Search of America
Synopsis
Michael (Jeff Bridges) drops out of college with the intention of finding himself. When his parents (Carl Betz and Vera Miles) balk, he talks them into joining him in traveling the country and educating themselves about the state of things. They, along with Grandma (Ruth McDevitt) trick out an old Greyhound bus and hit the road. The picaresque plotline brings the family into contact with a variety of colorful characters. The producers of In Search of America never declared outright that the made-for-TV film was intended as a series pilot, but it ends on an ambiguous note with plenty of loose plot ends. In Search of America was first telecast March 23, 1971.
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Carl Betz
Ben Olson
Vera Miles
Jenny Olson
Jeff Bridges
Mike Olson
Ruth McDevitt
Grandma Rose
Renne Jarrett
Kathy
Howard Duff
Ray Chandler
Kim Hunter
Cora Chandler
Sal Mineo
Nick
Michael Anderson Jr.
J.J.
Tyne Daly
Anne
Glynn Turman
Bodhi
Chris Gilmore
Girl
George D. Wallace
Clarence
Mary Gail Hobbs
Claire
Jeff Siggins
Announcer
Ken Sylk
Skipper
Tom Baker
Doctor
James Gavin
Helicopter Pilot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis John Carlino
- Original Score
- Fred Myrow
- Original Title
- In Search of America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Four Stars Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bogart
Lewis John Carlino
Fred Myrow
Fred J. Koenekamp
Richard E. Reilly
Richard M. Rosenbloom, William Froug
Department Leadership Roster
William Froug
Producer
Richard E. Reilly
Editor
Paul Bogart
Director
Lewis John Carlino
Writer
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Search of America
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What is In Search of America about?
Michael (Jeff Bridges) drops out of college with the intention of finding himself. When his parents (Carl Betz and Vera Miles) balk, he talks them into joining him in traveling the country and educating themselves about the state of things. They, along with Grandma (Ruth McDevitt) trick out an old Greyhound bus and hit the road. The picaresque plotline brings the family into contact with a variety of colorful characters. The producers of In Search of America never declared outright that the made-for-TV film was intended as a series pilot, but it ends on an ambiguous note with plenty of loose plot ends. In Search of America was first telecast March 23, 1971.
Who directed In Search of America?
In Search of America was directed by Paul Bogart.
Who stars in In Search of America?
The principal cast of In Search of America includes Carl Betz, Vera Miles, Jeff Bridges, Ruth McDevitt, Renne Jarrett.
When was In Search of America released and how long is it?
In Search of America was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for In Search of America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Search of America was composed by Fred Myrow.