A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to start a worm farm in California with his fellow veterans.
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| Henry Winkler | ... |
Jack Dunne
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| Sally Field | ... |
Carol Bell
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| Harrison Ford | ... |
Ken Boyd
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| Val Avery | ... |
Mel
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| Olivia Cole | ... |
Jane Adcox
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| Hector Elias | ... |
Dr. Elias
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| Dennis Burkley | ... |
Gus
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| Tony Burton | ... |
Chef
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| Michael Cavanaugh | ... |
Peanuts
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| Helen Craig | ... |
Bus Depot Manager
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| John Finnegan | ... |
Mr. Munro
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| Betty McGuire | ... |
Mrs. Munro
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John O'Leary | ... |
Ticket Clerk
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| Tom Rosqui | ... |
Patrolman #2
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| Fred Stuthman | ... |
Nathan
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Caskey Swaim | ... |
Frank
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Earle Towne | ... |
Leo Sturges
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Kenneth Augustine | ... |
Charles
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Rick Blanchard | ... |
Andy
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| Louis Carello | ... |
Stokes
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Robert Kretschmann | ... |
Robert
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Alex Tinne | ... |
Mexican Bridegroom
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| Dick Ziker | ... |
Artie
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Ben Fuhrman | ... |
Patrolman #1
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Bill Ackridge | ... |
Starter
(as William Ackridge)
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Gary Bertz | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
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Susan Bredhoff | ... |
Nurse
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William H. Burton Jr. | ... |
Bar Patron #2
(as Bill Burton)
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| David R. Ellis | ... |
Bar Patron #1
(as David Ellis)
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| James W. Gavin | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
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Pat Hustis | ... |
Car Driver
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Bennie Moore | ... |
Adcox
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| John Cassavetes | ... |
VA Doctor (uncredited)
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Gary Greene | ... |
Helicopter Gunner (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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| Stuart Margolin | ... |
Motorist at Garage (uncredited)
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| Ron Rifkin | ... |
VA Doctor #2 (uncredited)
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Al Ruban | ... |
Army Recruiter (uncredited)
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| William Watson | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| James Worth | ... |
Patient in Hospital (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jeremy Kagan | ... | (as Jeremy Paul Kagan) |
Written by
| James Carabatsos | ... | (written by) |
| David Freeman | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| David Foster | ... | producer |
| Lawrence Turman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jack Nitzsche | ||
Cinematography by
| Frank Stanley | ||
Editing by
| Patrick Kennedy | ||
Production Design by
| Charles Rosen | ||
Set Decoration by
| James W. Payne | ... | (as James Payne) |
Makeup Department
| Ken Chase | ... | makeup artist |
| Leonard Drake | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Frank Arrigo | ... | unit production manager |
| Charles Clement | ... | post production operations head (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jon C. Andersen | ... | first assistant director (as Jon Andersen) |
| Louis S. Muscate | ... | second assistant director (as Louis Muscate) |
Sound Department
| David M. Ronne | ... | sound (as David S. Ronne) |
| John Stacy | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bill Varney | ... | sound |
| Dennis C. Salcedo | ... | optical sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Roger Sword | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Wayne Beauchamp | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Kevin Pike | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Don Wolz | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Janet Brady | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Richard Hazard | ... | composer: additional music |
| Stephen A. Hope | ... | music editor |
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizer (uncredited) |
| Alan Broadbent | ... | additional orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Ami Hadani | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
| Richard Hazard | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Greig McRitchie | ... | additional orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doris Grau | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Chris Haynes | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Elaine Kagan | ... | production assistant (as Elaine Goren Kagan) |
| Peter J. Silbermann | ... | unit publicist (as Peter Silbermann) |
| Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1977) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1979) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Dispro Films (1980) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Sociedade Importadora de Filmes (SIF) (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2018) (France) (video)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Panavision (Panaflex camera)
- Panavision (lenses)
- Universal Title (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
It's 4 years since Jack is back from Vietnam, but he still has nightmares. In a bus on his way to California he meets Carol, who just left her fiancée - only 4 days before their wedding, allegedly just for a few days of vacation. Jack happily tells her about his plans to set up a worm farm for fishing baits together with four of his Vietnam ex-comrades. Although he gets on her nerves at the beginning, she starts to care. When one after the other of his friends steps out and Jack looses his optimism, Carol remains as the last support that keeps him from despair.
Written by Tom Zoerner |
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| Taglines | Finding the one you love... is finding yourself. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to TV Guide, the movie was "one of the first Hollywood films to deal with the plight of Vietnam veterans". See more » |
| Goofs | During the race the Camaro has no headlights but later at night the car has headlights. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sally Field (2020). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Carry On Wayward Son See more » |
| Quotes |
Carol Bell:
I was against the war. I protested it! Jack Dunne: And I fought it. See more » |