Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
In Search of America was released on March 23, 1971.
The runtime of In Search of America is 1h 13m.
In Search of America is a Drama, TV Movie movie.
In Search of America has a rating of 3.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
In Search of America is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
In Search of America was directed by Paul Bogart.
The main cast of In Search of America includes Carl Betz, Vera Miles, Jeff Bridges.
In Search of America is originally in English.