Scavenger Hunt(1979)
Winner takes all!
Scavenger Hunt Synopsis
An eccentric games inventor dies and leaves behind an inheritance worth hundreds of millions of dollars - which will only be given to the person or team, amongst his family and hired help, who wins a madcap scavenger hunt.
Scavenger Hunt (1979) is a comedy film directed by Michael Schultz, released on December 21, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Richard Benjamin, James Coco, Scatman Crothers and Ruth Gordon. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schultz
- Writers:
- Henry Harper, Steven Vail, John Thomson
- Producers:
- Steven Vail
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Lamkin
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- Melvin Simon Productions
- Status:
- Released
Scavenger Hunt (1979) Trailer
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Scavenger Hunt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Benjamin
as Stuart Selsome
James Coco
as Henri
Scatman Crothers
as Sam
Ruth Gordon
as Arvilla Droll
Cloris Leachman
as Mildred Carruthers
Cleavon Little
as Jackson
Roddy McDowall
as Jenkins
Robert Morley
as Bernstein
Richard Mulligan
as Marvin Dummitz
Tony Randall
as Henry Motley
Dirk Benedict
as Jeff Stevens
Willie Aames
as Kenny Stevens
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schultz, written by Henry Harper, Steven Vail and John Thomson, produced by Steven Vail.
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Scavenger Hunt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 42 ratings.
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Scavenger Hunt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scavenger Hunt online?
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Scavenger Hunt (1979) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Scavenger Hunt?
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The main cast of Scavenger Hunt (1979) includes Richard Benjamin, James Coco, Scatman Crothers, Ruth Gordon and Cloris Leachman. The film was directed by Michael Schultz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scavenger Hunt released?
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Scavenger Hunt was released on December 21, 1979 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Scavenger Hunt worth watching?
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Scavenger Hunt (1979) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Scavenger Hunt?
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Yes. The official Scavenger Hunt trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.