Synopsis
Ernie Souchak is a celebrated Chicago Sun-Times columnist famous for his blistering political exposés. While his controversial reporting has earned him the respect of his editor, Howard McDermott, and the admiration of a legion of fans, it also earns him a trip to the hospital following a run-in with some disgruntled thugs. Suggesting he leave the city for a while, McDermott sends Ernie to the Rockies to interview renowned ornithologist Nell Porter, who studies the habits of the endangered American bald eagle. It’s a case of loathe at first sight when the chain-smoking, big city Souchak meets the reclusive nature-lover Porter. But despite their differences, Souchak’s trip west soon turns into a fun-filled romantic adventure as these two trek through the mountains at the top of the world along the Continental Divide.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,218,347 (20.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 864 opening theaters/864 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $60,406,776 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) | 4,404 | $15,578,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) | 6,198 | $15,578,000 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 18th, 1981 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Romance |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |