After a relative dies, a professor goes to the funeral, gets himself a job there working with power lines, and soon sees his entire life changing before his eyes.
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| Michael Douglas | ... |
Adam Gaines
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| Lee Purcell | ... |
Jerri Jo Hopper
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| Joe Don Baker | ... |
Harvey Gavin
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| Louise Latham | ... |
Mrs. Hopper
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| Charles Aidman | ... |
Mr. Hopper
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| Grayson Hall | ... |
Inez Treadly
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| Marge Redmond | ... |
Cleo
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| Dana Elcar | ... |
Van Treadly
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Ed Call | ... |
Orville
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Carolyn Conwell | ... |
Mavis
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Butch Youngblood | ... |
Elwood
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| Greg Joseph | ... |
Ed
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Timothy Blake | ... |
Girl at Party
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| Richard Derr | ... |
Mr. Gaines
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Pat Randall | ... |
Pearlie
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Joella Deffenbaugh | ... |
Marylist
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Sharon Marshall | ... |
Rosalie
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David Sullivan | ... |
Leroy
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Del Monroe | ... |
Mutt Peavine
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| Meg Foster | ... |
Joyce
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| Anne Gwynne | ... |
Mrs. Gaines
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Ned Wertheimer | ... |
Dr. Peters
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| Al Checco | ... |
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Oren Curtis | ... |
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Joe Edwards | ... |
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Nikita Knatz | ... |
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| Hanna Landy | ... |
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| K.T. Stevens | ... |
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Directed by
| Robert Scheerer | ||
Written by
| Stephen Karpf | ... | (written by) and |
| Elinor Karpf | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert W. Christiansen | ... | producer |
| Steve McQueen | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Relyea | ... | executive producer |
| Rick Rosenberg | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dave Grusin | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles Rosher Jr. | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John McSweeney Jr. | ... | (as John McSweeney) |
Editorial Department
| Ruth Blythe | ... | assistant film editor |
Art Direction by
| Dale Hennesy | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert De Vestel | ||
Makeup Department
| Wes Dawn | ... | makeup artist |
| Dione Taylor | ... | hair stylist (as Dionne Taylor) |
Production Management
| Thomas J. Schmidt | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas J. Schmidt | ... | assistant director |
| Les Sheldon | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Tommie Hawkins | ... | prop master |
| Glenn Melts | ... | construction (as Glenn Metts) |
Sound Department
| Glenn E. Anderson | ... | sound mixer (as Glenn Anderson) |
| Jack A. Finlay | ... | supervising sound editor (as Jack Finlay) |
| John Muchmore | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kenny Bell | ... | still photographer |
| Pat Blymyer | ... | gaffer |
| Bobby Byrne | ... | camera operator (as Robert Byrne) |
| Jim Coe | ... | location still photographer |
| Larry Gianneschi III | ... | assistant camera |
| Matthew F. Leonetti | ... | camera assistant (as Matthew Leonetti) |
| Tom D. May | ... | key grip (as a different name) |
| Jack Whitehead | ... | additional photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joanne Haas | ... | wardrobe: women |
| Ray Summers | ... | wardrobe: men |
Music Department
| Gene Feldman | ... | supervising music editor |
| Toots Thielemans | ... | musician: harmonica (as Jean Toots Thielemans) |
Transportation Department
| Pat Hustis | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Joan Arnold | ... | production secretary |
| Lou Dyer | ... | unit publicist |
| Ray Quiroz | ... | script continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National General Pictures (1970) (United States) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1978) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1990) (Australia) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1990) (Australia) (video)
- Fox Video (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS DVD (2019) (United States) (DVD) (CBS DVD/Paramount)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (locations)
- Pacific Title (title production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A disenchanted young Professor of Semantics at a California college learns of a distant relative's death in Missouri. He journeys cross-country to the funeral, then decides to spend the summer there and work as a laborer for a power-line company. In time he meets a girl and falls in love, then faces an important decision about the direction of his life. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | Adam Gaines has a 911T Porsche, good looks, a guaranteed future, and as many girls as he can handle. Adam Gaines has nothing. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to an interview with Lee Purcell, she was chosen for the main role (to be teamed with Michael Douglas) from among dozens of young girls by Steve McQueen, whose company Solar Productions produced this movie. It is also the only Solar production in which McQueen does not appear. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Carol at 6:01 (1976). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Elijah Rise Up See more » |