Joyride
★ 5.4 · 1977 · 92m · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Drama · Romance
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.
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