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5.2 / 10(10 votes)IMDbPG19801h 35m$4.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Coast to Coast

“Either way, he'll get it in the end.”

Synopsis

Madie is a neurotic, wealthy woman who escapes from a New York state mental hospital where her unwholesome husband had her committed to avoid the trial of a expensive divorce. Madie hitches a ride back to California with a certain Charles Callahan, a debt-ridden truck driver. Madie and Charles eventually fall in love while evading an assortment of bad guys including a pair of thugs hired by Madie's husband to prevent her from returning to California, and a repo man sent to reclaim Charles' truck

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Coast to Coast 1980 TV trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 3, 1980

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$4.5M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joseph Sargent
Screenplay & Story
Stanley Weiser
Original Score
Charles Bernstein
Original Title
Coast to Coast
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joseph Sargent

Screenplay & Story

Stanley Weiser

Original Score & Music

Charles Bernstein

Director of Photography

Mario Tosi

Film Editing

George Jay Nicholson, Patrick Kennedy

Producers

Steve Tisch, Terry Carr, Jon Avnet

Department Leadership Roster

Joseph Sargent

Joseph Sargent

Director

Stanley Weiser

Writer

Sandy Davidson

Costume Design

Charles Bernstein

Charles Bernstein

Original Music Composer

Steve Tisch

Steve Tisch

Producer

Mario Tosi

Mario Tosi

Director of Photography

George Jay Nicholson

Editor

Patrick Kennedy

Editor

Jon Avnet

Jon Avnet

Producer

Gary McLarty

Gary McLarty

Stunt Coordinator

Jerry Gatlin

Jerry Gatlin

Stunt Coordinator

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.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coast to Coast

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

What is Coast to Coast about?

Madie is a neurotic, wealthy woman who escapes from a New York state mental hospital where her unwholesome husband had her committed to avoid the trial of a expensive divorce. Madie hitches a ride back to California with a certain Charles Callahan, a debt-ridden truck driver. Madie and Charles eventually fall in love while evading an assortment of bad guys including a pair of thugs hired by Madie's husband to prevent her from returning to California, and a repo man sent to reclaim Charles' truck

Who directed Coast to Coast?

Coast to Coast was directed by Joseph Sargent.

Who stars in Coast to Coast?

The principal cast of Coast to Coast includes Dyan Cannon, Robert Blake, Quinn K. Redeker, Michael Lerner, Maxine Stuart.

When was Coast to Coast released and how long is it?

Coast to Coast was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

How much did Coast to Coast make at the box office?

Coast to Coast grossed $4.5M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Coast to Coast?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Coast to Coast was composed by Charles Bernstein.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Coast to Coast?

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