Back Roads movie poster

Back Roads

"Running from the past, and backing into love."

March 13, 1981 1h 34m 5.3/10 (26 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Back Roads is a comedy/romance film. directed by Martin Ritt.

Starring Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, and David Keith

Synopsis

A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 13, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (26 votes)
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Box Office $11.8M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$11,800,000

Production Companies

  • CBS Theatrical Films
  • Meta-Films Associates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back Roads about?

A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.

Who directed Back Roads?

Back Roads was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is Back Roads?

Back Roads has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Back Roads released?

Back Roads was released on March 13, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Back Roads?

The main cast of Back Roads includes Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, M. Emmet Walsh, Michael V. Gazzo.