Backroads
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Josephine Emery, Phillip Noyce
- Original Title
- Backroads
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Josephine Emery, Phillip Noyce
Russell Boyd
David Huggett
Elizabeth Knight, Phillip Noyce
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Knight
Producer
Phillip Noyce
Director
Phillip Noyce
Producer
David Huggett
Editor
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Phillip Noyce
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backroads
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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 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.
Who directed Backroads?
Backroads was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Backroads?
The principal cast of Backroads includes Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin, Terry Camilleri, Julie McGregor.
When was Backroads released and how long is it?
Backroads was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.