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      Scavenger Hunt

      PG Released Dec 21, 1979 1 hr. 56 min. Comedy List
      Reviews 75% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Servants, relatives, a lawyer (Richard Benjamin) and a widow (Cloris Leachman) compete for a fortune only one of them can inherit. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Yes, this is a silly farce. So were "Animal House" and "The Blues Brothers", and they are considered classics. I liked this better; certainly it's more suited for the whole family. The plot is simple: wealthy Milton Parker has died and his will specifies that his survivors (servants as well as relatives) must complete in a scavenger hunt to gather up various items, which must be taken and not purchased. The items are placed into various bins per group of competitors, and the items are awarded points. Those who get the most points by the end of the time period wins the fortune while the others get nothing. The rest of the movie consists of funny ways for the various groups to get the items and making it back to the home with them, along with one family who resorts to stealing from the others. Not high art, but good low art. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member All star casts have a tendency to be over rated, this one, however, is everything you want in an all star cast. The fun never stops as you find yourself giggling through one crazy adventure after another. And EVERY STAR is wildly hilarious. You get your monies worth on this one. Enjoy Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought this was a pretty good film. It wasn't the best but it was really good I highly enjoyed the comedy. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of my top 10 favorite movies! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I watched this because I am trying to watch all of Schwarzenegger's movies in order. He really isn't in it very much, so don't watch it for Arnie. This is your typical goofy 70's/80's comedy. Lots of people getting injured in ridiculous ways and car chases. It's a good late night and nothing else is on movie, but that's about it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Underrated gem of a comedy. Richard Benjamin is terrific! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      People Staff People Magazine This isn't low comedy; it's subterranean and an insult to participants and audience alike. Sep 12, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews This is not the kind of film you find and call yourself a winner. Rated: C Jul 4, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Servants, relatives, a lawyer (Richard Benjamin) and a widow (Cloris Leachman) compete for a fortune only one of them can inherit.
      Director
      Michael Schultz
      Executive Producer
      Melvin Simon
      Screenwriter
      Henry Harper, Steven Vail
      Distributor
      20th Century Fox
      Production Co
      20th Century Fox
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 21, 1979, Original
      Release Date (DVD)
      Apr 16, 2013