Continental divide

United States, 1981

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A romantic comedy starring John Belushi as a Chicago reporter who becomes a Mafia target following his series of articles exposing corruption. Hoping to alleviate the situation, his editor sends him on an assignment to a remote location in the Rocky Mountains to write a feature story on a reclusive researcher (Blair Brown) studying the endangered American bald eagle. Initially reluctant, she lets Belushi stay and despite radical differences their mutual attraction gradually draws them together. Cast also includes: Allen Goorwitz, Carlyn Glynn, Tony Ganios, Val Avery and Bill Henderson. Music composed and conducted by Michael Small. Editing, Dennis Virkler. Cinematography, John Bailey. Script, Lawrence Kasdan.

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Credits

director

Michael Apted

producer

Bob Larson

production company

Amblin Entertainment

Universal Studios

Duration

01:38:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1981

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