To inherit a fortune, various addressees of a will must compete in a wild scavenger hunt to collect selected items, but cannot be simply bought.
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Stuart Selsome
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| James Coco | ... |
Henri
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| Scatman Crothers | ... |
Sam
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| Ruth Gordon | ... |
Arvilla Droll
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| Cloris Leachman | ... |
Mildred Carruthers
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| Cleavon Little | ... |
Jackson
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| Roddy McDowall | ... |
Jenkins
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| Robert Morley | ... |
Bernstein
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| Richard Mulligan | ... |
Marvin Dummitz
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| Tony Randall | ... |
Henry Motley
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| Dirk Benedict | ... |
Jeff Stevens
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| Willie Aames | ... |
Kenny Stevens
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| Stephanie Faracy | ... |
Babbette
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| Stephen Furst | ... |
Merle
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| Richard Masur | ... |
Georgie Carruthers
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| Meat Loaf | ... |
Scum
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Pat McCormick | ... |
Carnival Barker
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Milton Parker
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| Avery Schreiber | ... |
Zoo Keeper
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| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... |
Lars
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| Liz Torres | ... |
Lady Zero
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| Carol Wayne | ... |
Nurse
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| Stuart Pankin | ... |
Duane
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| Maureen Teefy | ... |
Lisa
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| Melissa Francis | ... |
Jennifer Motley
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| Julie Anne Haddock | ... |
Michelle Motley
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| David Hollander | ... |
Jason Motley
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| Shane Sinutko | ... |
Scott Motley
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| Henry Polic II | ... |
Naked Policeman
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| Hal Landon Jr. | ... |
Cornfield
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| Marji Martin | ... |
Kay
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Jerado Decordovier | ... |
Indian
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Emory Bass | ... |
Hotel Manager
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Restroom Attendant
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Policeman #2
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Wally K. Berns | ... |
Drunk
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Patrick Brennan | ... |
Boy #1
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Fred Cooke | ... |
Victim
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| Jerry Fujikawa | ... |
Sakamoto
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Sid Gould | ... |
Elevator Repair Man
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| Dale Kalberg | ... |
Docent
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Peggy Kaye | ... |
Nun
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Art K. Koustik | ... |
Zoo Director
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Susan La Porte | ... |
Lady In Rolls
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David Morgan | ... |
Policeman #3
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Bobby Rolofson | ... |
Boy In Museum
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Alan Scharf | ... |
Clerk
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John Sorrentino | ... |
Janitor
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Andy Stone | ... |
Boy With Skateboard
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Marian Streckler | ... |
Driver
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Duane Tucker | ... |
Policeman #1
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| Robert Cox | ... |
Biker (uncredited)
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| D'Janine King-Lasky | ... |
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
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| Paul Lambert | ... |
Museum Patron (uncredited)
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Salvatore Matza | ... |
Man reading newspaper (uncredited)
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| Michael Joseph Pierce | ... |
Window Shopper (uncredited)
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| Wynn Rowell | ... |
Museum Security Guard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Schultz | ||
Written by
| Steven Vail | ... | (story) (as Steven A. Vail) |
| John Thomson | ... | (adaptation) (as John Thompson) and |
| Gerry Woolery | ... | (adaptation) |
| Steven Vail | ... | (screenplay) (as Steven A. Vail) and |
| Henry Harper | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Hana Cannon | ... | associate producer |
| Paul Maslansky | ... | co-producer |
| Melvin Simon | ... | executive producer |
| Steven Vail | ... | producer (as Steven A. Vail) |
| Craig S. Yace | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Billy Goldenberg | ... | (music scored by) |
Cinematography by
| Ken Lamkin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Christopher Holmes | ||
Editorial Department
| Dael Klippensteen | ... | assistant editor |
| Bill Zabala | ... | associate editor (as R. William Zabala) |
| Robert W. Hedland | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ramsay King | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard Berger | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ed Baer | ||
Makeup Department
| Marilyn Patricia Phillips | ... | hair stylist (as Marilyn P. Phillips) |
| Paul Stanhope Jr. | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Ron Fury | ... | executive in charge of production / unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Craig Beaudine | ... | second assistant director (as Craig A. Beaudine) |
| Mitchell Bock | ... | second assistant director |
| Daniel McCauley | ... | first assistant director (as Daniel J. McCauley) |
| Benjamin Rosenberg | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael C. Ayers | ... | assistant property master (as Michael Ayers) |
| Claude F. Powell | ... | construction coordinator (as Claude Powell) |
| Ernie Sawyers | ... | property master (as Ernie Sawyers Sr.) |
| Bill Gold | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
| Wayne Kerner | ... | sign writer supervisor (uncredited) / sign writer (uncredited) |
| Eugene J. Reed | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gene Corso | ... | sound effects creator |
| Donald F. Johnson | ... | production sound mixer (as Don Johnson) |
| Bob Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lorane Mitchell | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robert R. Rutledge | ... | sound effects editor |
| Richard Tyler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ray West | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jack Woods | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dody Dorn | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Robert R. Rutledge | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Phil Cory | ... | special effects |
| Ray Svedin | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Jon Parker Ward | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gilbert B. Combs | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bobby Ferro | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| David Zellitti | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Allen D. Easton | ... | first assistant camera (as Allen Easton) |
| Casey Hotchkiss | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robin Alan Knight | ... | best boy grip (as Robin Knight) |
| Ted Shinneman | ... | key grip |
| Orlando Suero | ... | still photographer |
| Jonathan West | ... | camera operator |
| Earl C. Williman | ... | gaffer (as Earl Williman Jr.) |
| Owen Marsh | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Thomas Fiorello | ... | extras casting (as Tom Fiorello) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Winnie D. Brown | ... | costumer: women (as Winnie Brown) |
| Robert Harris Jr. | ... | costume supervisor (as Bob Harris Jr.) |
| Don Pike | ... | costumer: men |
Location Management
| Michael J. Maschio | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Carol Connors | ... | composer: original songs |
| Billy Goldenberg | ... | composer: original songs |
| Kenneth Karman | ... | music editor |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Tommy Tedesco | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betsy Norton | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bruce Leone | ... | transportation captain |
| Tony Drosis | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Gregory C. Alliapoulos | ... | assistant to producers |
| Robert V. Furia | ... | production assistant (as Rob Furia) |
| Greg Hamlin | ... | production assistant (as Greg H. Hamlin) |
| Marla Hoffman | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark Lyon | ... | production assistant |
| Bridget Murphy | ... | production coordinator |
| Joe Santley | ... | unit publicist |
| Art Schaefer | ... | production accountant |
| Randy Goldberg | ... | stand in: richard benjamin (uncredited) |
| Ralph Helfer | ... | animal supervisor: Gentle Jungle [us] (uncredited) |
| Alexander Xavier Ponce-Bonano | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- G.H. Films (1981) (Spain) (theatrical)
- CBS (1982) (United States) (tv)
- CBS/Fox (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Roadshow Films (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Esselte Video (1982) (Sweden) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinema Catering (caterer)
- City of San Diego (the producers wish to express their thanks to: for their co-operation and assistance in the making of this film)
- Creative Mobile Studio (production van)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (prints by)
- Gentle Jungle (animals supplied by)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (post-production sound by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- MacGillivray Freeman Films (title sequence photography)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex® Cameras by)
- San Diego Chargers (a special thanks is extended to)
- San Diego Zoo (a special thanks is extended to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Milton Parker has made millions inventing and selling games. Upon his death, his relatives and domestic staff gather for the reading of the will. However, Old Mr. Parker is a game player to the last, and his will stipulates that a Scavenger Hunt will be held to determine the beneficiaries of his sizeable estate. The winning team gets all the money, the rest get nothing.
Written by Afterburner |
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| Taglines | Winner takes all! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Finally made its DVD and Blu-Ray debut on January 10, 2017 after only being available on VHS cassettes by CBS/FOX Video for three decades, digital streaming on websites such as Amazon and the Fox Movie Channel. See more » |
| Goofs | Not one person thought of looking inside the mansion for any Items on the list. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tony Randall/Buddy Rich/Kelly Monteith/Thomas Thompson (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | There's Enough For Everyone See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The letters of the film's title scatter across the screen and an animated ostrich appears. See more » |
| Quotes |
Charles Bernstein:
I'm Charles Bernstein. Attorney for the late Milton Parker. Marvin Dummitz: You mean someone else is late now? See more » |