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In Search of America 1971 Directed by Paul Bogart

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , TV Movie
Production Company Four Stars Productions
Release Date 23 March 1971
73 mins
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Carl Betz Ben Olson
Vera Miles Jenny Olson
Jeff Bridges Mike Olson
Ruth McDevitt Grandma Rose
Howard Duff Ray Chandler
Kim Hunter Cora Chandler
Jeff Siggins Announcer
Ken Sylk Skipper
Tom Baker Doctor
James Gavin Helicopter Pilot
Paul Jabara Soundman
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