Joyride

Joyride

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1977
1h 32m
5.2(12 votes)
Adventure
Comedy
Crime
Drama
Romance

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.

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Production Companies

American International Pictures

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

41 members
Acting

Desi Arnaz Jr.

Scott

Desi Arnaz Jr.
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Robert Carradine

John

Robert Carradine
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Melanie Griffith

Susie

Melanie Griffith
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Anne Lockhart

Cindy Young

Anne Lockhart
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Tom Ligon

Sanders

Tom Ligon
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Cliff Lenz

Henderson

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Robert Loper

Simon Williams

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Diana Grayf

Rhonda

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Diane O'Mack

Debbie

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Susan Ludlow

Personnel Lady

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Ted D'Arms

Site Manager

Ted D'Arms
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Gail Rosella

Cashier

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Editing

Richard Mazzola

Car Salesman

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Michael O'Neill

Henderson's Assistant

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Duncan Maclean

Diner Owner

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Richard Riehle

Bartender

Richard Riehle
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Richard Tietjen

Sam

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Paul Fleming

Big Ed

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James Hamer

Gas Station Owner

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Spike Africa

Old Man

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Dean Melang

Camera Store Owner

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William Buck

Border Guard

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Ralph Steadman

New Tenant

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William A. McDonald

Police Officer

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Camera

Robert Jett Barkley

Police Officer

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Peter Fisher

Oil Executive

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Richard Arnold

Oil Executive

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Donald Einarsen

Union Executive

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John Vandevanter

Union Executive

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Norman Newkirk

Reporter

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Denise Frisino

Reporter

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Adam Ezrine

Reporter

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Robert Dietrich

Pipeline Worker

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Merritt Olsen

Pipeline Worker

Merritt Olsen
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Tee Dennard

Truck Driver

Tee Dennard
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Leif Bentsen

Truck Driver

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Matt Donovick

Truck Driver

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Charlie Watters

Mid-West Man

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Mike DeMott

Mid-West Man

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Betty Charleston

Car Lot Customer

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Wayne Lee

Car Lot Customer

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