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Back Roads

Back Roads

Running from the past, and backing into love.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Back Roads
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Release Date: 1981-03-13
  • Runtime: 94 minutes
  • Rating: 5.288/10 (26 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $11,800,000
  • Production Companies: CBS Theatrical Films, Meta-Films Associates
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.88
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Sally Field

Sally Field

as Amy Post

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

as Elmore Pratt

David Keith

David Keith

as Mason

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

as Arthur

Michael V. Gazzo

Michael V. Gazzo

as Tazio

Nell Carter

Nell Carter

as Waitress

Royce D. Applegate

Royce D. Applegate

as The Father

Don 'Red' Barry

Don 'Red' Barry

as Pete

Billy Jayne

Billy Jayne

as The Boy Thief

Brian Frishman

Brian Frishman

as Bleitz

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Back Roads 1981 TV trailer

External Links

Keywords

californiaprostitutepolicefightlovehitchhiking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back Roads?

Back Roads is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1981-03-13.

Who are the main actors in Back Roads?

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

Where can I watch Back Roads online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Back Roads is available.

Is Back Roads based on a true story?

Running from the past, and backing into love.

What is the IMDb rating of Back Roads?

Back Roads has an IMDb rating of 5.288/10 based on 26 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Back Roads?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $11,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Back Roads?

The soundtrack was composed by CBS Theatrical Films, Meta-Films Associates. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Back Roads filmed?

Back Roads was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Back Roads?

The total runtime of Back Roads is 94 minutes.

Is Back Roads suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Back Roads?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Back Roads.

Does Back Roads have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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