Joyride

Jun 1, 1977

1h 32m

★ 5.2

It was fun... while it lasted!

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.

Genres

Adventure

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

American International Pictures

Joyride Trailers

Cast

Scott

Desi Arnaz Jr.

John

Robert Carradine

Susie

Melanie Griffith

Cindy Young

Anne Lockhart

Sanders

Tom Ligon

Henderson

Cliff Lenz

Simon Williams

Robert Loper

Rhonda

Diana Grayf

Debbie

Diane O'Mack

Personnel Lady

Susan Ludlow

Site Manager

Ted D'Arms

Cashier

Gail Rosella

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