The Backpacker
“Stay off the back roads”
Synopsis
On the lonely back roads of rural Australia a deadly secret from the past awaits returned soldier Sergeant Ben Cross. Vincent Malek, a cruel and uncompromising killer forces Ben to play his deadly game. Relentlessly hunted through unforgiving terrain, Ben must draw on all his strength to survive, and unravel the truth along the way. The ultimate psychological chase film with revenge at its core, The Backpacker is a thriller in the same chilling vein as the late 60's box office sensation 'Deliverance'. As Malek hunts Ben relentlessly through his forest hunting ground in a gruesome game of cat and mouse, the action revolves around one crucial question: how far would you go for revenge...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dion Martin Boland
- Original Title
- The Backpacker
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Emerald Partners, Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dion Martin Boland
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Dion Martin Boland
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Backpacker about?
On the lonely back roads of rural Australia a deadly secret from the past awaits returned soldier Sergeant Ben Cross. Vincent Malek, a cruel and uncompromising killer forces Ben to play his deadly game. Relentlessly hunted through unforgiving terrain, Ben must draw on all his strength to survive, and unravel the truth along the way. The ultimate psychological chase film with revenge at its core, The Backpacker is a thriller in the same chilling vein as the late 60's box office sensation 'Deliverance'. As Malek hunts Ben relentlessly through his forest hunting ground in a gruesome game of cat and mouse, the action revolves around one crucial question: how far would you go for revenge...
Who directed The Backpacker?
The Backpacker was directed by Dion Martin Boland.
Who stars in The Backpacker?
The principal cast of The Backpacker includes Vincent Stone, Laura Andersen, Aiden Brown, Vivian Carter, Nathan Waring.
When was The Backpacker released and how long is it?
The Backpacker was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Backpacker?
The Backpacker holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).