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Genres
AdventureComedyCrimeDramaRomance
Overview
Scott, John and Suzie quit their boring jobs and depart L.A. for Alaska to pursue their dream of their own salmon fishing business. They soon find that life in Alaska is more difficult than expected as they are forced to abandon their plans and make desperate choices just to survive.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
92 min
Release Date
1977-06-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
5.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Scott
Robert Carradine
John
Melanie Griffith
Susie
Anne Lockhart
Cindy Young
Tom Ligon
Sanders
Cliff Lenz
Henderson
Robert Loper
Simon Williams
Diana Grayf
Rhonda
Diane O'Mack
Debbie
Susan Ludlow
Personnel Lady
Ted D'Arms
Site Manager
Gail Rosella
Cashier
Richard Mazzola
Car Salesman
Michael O'Neill
Henderson's Assistant
Duncan Maclean
Diner Owner
Richard Riehle
Bartender
Richard Tietjen
Sam
Paul Fleming
Big Ed
James Hamer
Gas Station Owner
Spike Africa
Old Man
Dean Melang
Camera Store Owner
William Buck
Border Guard
Ralph Steadman
New Tenant
William A. McDonald
Police Officer
Robert Jett Barkley
Police Officer
Peter Fisher
Oil Executive
Richard Arnold
Oil Executive
Donald Einarsen
Union Executive
John Vandevanter
Union Executive
Norman Newkirk
Reporter
Denise Frisino
Reporter
Adam Ezrine
Reporter
Robert Dietrich
Pipeline Worker
Merritt Olsen
Pipeline Worker
Tee Dennard
Truck Driver
Leif Bentsen
Truck Driver
Matt Donovick
Truck Driver
Charlie Watters
Mid-West Man
Mike DeMott
Mid-West Man
Betty Charleston
Car Lot Customer
Wayne Lee
Car Lot Customer
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