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In Search of America

5.319711h 13mMovieDramaTV Movie

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…

DirectorPaul Bogart
WriterLewis John Carlino
ProducersWilliam Froug·Richard M. Rosenbloom

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Cast · Directed by Paul Bogart

CBCarl Betz
Carl Betz
Ben Olson
VMVera Miles
Vera Miles
Jenny Olson
JBJeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Mike Olson
RMRuth McDevitt
Ruth McDevitt
Grandma Rose
RJRenne Jarrett
Renne Jarrett
Kathy
HDHoward Duff
Howard Duff
Ray Chandler
KHKim Hunter
Kim Hunter
Cora Chandler
SMSal Mineo
Sal Mineo
Nick
MJMichael Anderson Jr.
Michael Anderson Jr.
J.J.
TDTyne Daly
Tyne Daly
Anne
GTGlynn Turman
Glynn Turman
Bodhi
CG
Chris Gilmore
Girl

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