Directed by
| Ron Howard | ||
Writing Credits (in alphabetical order)
| Nancy Sackett | ... | (written by) |
| Anson Williams | ... | (story) |
Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification
| Bette Davis | ... | Billie Dupree | |
| Howard Hesseman | ... | Koup Trenton | |
| Marion Ross | ... | Natalie Ward | |
| Clu Gulager | ... | Steve Ward | |
| Ben Marley | ... | Scott Billings | |
| Lisa Whelchel | ... | Lisa Ward | |
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Suzy Barbieri | ... | Julie Ward (as Suzy Gilstrap) |
| Irma P. Hall | ... | Mrs. Sinclair (as Jana Hall) | |
| Mark Wheeler | ... | Mr. Olsen | |
| Jessie Lee Fulton | ... | Secretary | |
| Bill Thurman | ... | Pilot #1 | |
| Rance Howard | ... | Pilot #2 | |
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Rhonda Minton | ... | Stephanie |
| Gene Pietragallo | ... | Jason | |
| Greta Blackburn | ... | Miss Russell | |
| Jeff Nicholson | ... | Theatre Usher | |
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Kate Finlayson | ... | Nurse |
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Rusty McCaskey | ... | Boy in Class |
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Bill Blackwood | ... | Self |
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Tad Black | ... | Boy 1 (uncredited) |
| Cheryl Howard | ... | (uncredited) | |
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Marla Maddoux | ... | (uncredited) |
| John Martin | ... | (uncredited) | |
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Alex Bond Winslow | ... | (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Ron Howard | ... | executive producer |
| John A. Kuri | ... | producer |
| Anson Williams | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Lee Holdridge | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Jessup | ... | (as Robert C. Jessup) |
Editing by
| Robert James Kern | ... | (as Robert Kern Jr.) |
Casting By
| Bobby Hoffman | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack Marty | ||
Makeup Department
| Lynn Decker | ... | hair stylist |
| Gene Hilda | ... | makeup artist: Miss Davis |
| Peggy Shannon | ... | hair stylist: Miss Davis |
| Jimi White | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Norm Gray | ... | unit production manager |
| Thomas Herod Jr. | ... | unit production manager (as Tom Herod) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Daniel Attias | ... | second assistant director (as Dan Attias) |
| Thomas Herod Jr. | ... | second assistant director (as Tom Herod) |
| Craig Huston | ... | first assistant director |
| John A. Kuri | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Derek R. Hill | ... | lead man |
| Mike Parsons | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Denis Dutton | ... | sound effects (as Dennis Dutton) |
| Robert Wald | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jack Bennett | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jerry G. Callaway | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Jerry Callaway) |
| Robert Driskell | ... | gaffer (as Bob Driskell) |
| John A. Kuri | ... | camera aircraft pilot |
| Kerry Rike | ... | key grip |
| Neil Roach | ... | camera operator |
| Philip Sloan | ... | dolly grip (as Phil Sloan) |
Casting Department
| Shirley Abrams | ... | local casting assistant (as Shirley Adamson) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Patty McKiernan | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Editorial Department
| Daniel P. Hanley | ... | assistant editor (as Dan Hanley) |
| Cate Hardman | ... | assistant editor |
Location Management
| Michael Phillips | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Kathy Durning | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Candis Waters | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Alvin Milliken | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Betty A. Buckley | ... | production coordinator (as Betty Buckley) |
| Charlie Hillard | ... | pilot: Eagle and Stearman |
| Cheryl Howard | ... | assistant to producer |
| Bill Jackson | ... | standby pilot: Eagle |
| John A. Kuri | ... | director: aerial sequences |
| Derek Piggott | ... | pilot: Glider |
| Terry Spageh | ... | auditor |
| A.C. Williams | ... | ground coordinator: Glider |
| Kelly Wimberly | ... | production assistant |
