In Search of America(1971)

In Search of America Synopsis

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.

In Search of America (1971) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Bogart, released on March 23, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Carl Betz, Vera Miles, Jeff Bridges and Ruth McDevitt. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.