Backroads
Originally released in 1977. Backroads is a action/drama film. directed by Phillip Noyce. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, and Zac Martin
Synopsis
Two strangers – one white, one black – steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines. Gary doesn’t really care – he just wants to escape. En route, they pick up Gary’s Uncle Joe, a French hitchhiker and a young woman who’s running away. Their petty crimes escalate as they go, heading towards disaster.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Backroads about?
Two strangers – one white, one black – steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines. Gary doesn’t really care – he just want...
Who directed Backroads?
Backroads was directed by Phillip Noyce.
How long is Backroads?
Backroads has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Backroads released?
Backroads was released on June 27, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Backroads?
The main cast of Backroads includes Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin, Terry Camilleri, Julie McGregor.