Back Road Diner
Synopsis
Four men from Harlem in their early 30's, friends from childhood, take a late summer break, heading out of town in a Mercury Monarch on a 30-plus-hour drive to a vacation spot. Wilson is an FBI agent, George a mechanic, Phil teaches African-American studies, and Dre's a doctor. They tease and reminisce, mostly about sex; they argue, mostly about racial politics. Then, late on the second night of the trip, they stop at a roadside diner. Phil and a cracker get in a pushing match, and soon fists are flying. The four drive off, but their woes have just begun as they get lost on a county road and the deputy sheriffs get a call to watch for four drug dealers who tried to rob the diner.
Top Cast
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Dre
Winson I. Dunlop II
Wilson Dunbar
Ron McClary
2nd Bigot
Phil Mills
Phil
Jon Langione
Sgt. John Hickner
Jay Heflin
P.O. William Burton
Bruce Bearman
Skin Head Bigot
Max Faugno
3rd Bigot
Cathy Craig
Jenny's Friend
Heather Sorensen
Wilson's Movie Girlfriend
Edward Olmedo
George
Steve Schroko
P.O. Frank Caisey
Sean Caviston
P.O. Thomas Darren
Wendy Adams
Jenny
Ina Collins
X.T.C.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Winson I. Dunlop II
- Screenplay & Story
- Winson I. Dunlop II
- Original Title
- Back Road Diner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Winson I. Dunlop II
Winson I. Dunlop II
Department Leadership Roster
Winson I. Dunlop II
Director
Winson I. Dunlop II
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Road Diner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back Road Diner about?
Four men from Harlem in their early 30's, friends from childhood, take a late summer break, heading out of town in a Mercury Monarch on a 30-plus-hour drive to a vacation spot. Wilson is an FBI agent, George a mechanic, Phil teaches African-American studies, and Dre's a doctor. They tease and reminisce, mostly about sex; they argue, mostly about racial politics. Then, late on the second night of the trip, they stop at a roadside diner. Phil and a cracker get in a pushing match, and soon fists are flying. The four drive off, but their woes have just begun as they get lost on a county road and the deputy sheriffs get a call to watch for four drug dealers who tried to rob the diner.
Who directed Back Road Diner?
Back Road Diner was directed by Winson I. Dunlop II.
Who stars in Back Road Diner?
The principal cast of Back Road Diner includes Andre M. Carrington, Winson I. Dunlop II, Ron McClary, Phil Mills, Jon Langione.
When was Back Road Diner released and how long is it?
Back Road Diner was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.