Goin' Down the Road
“UNFORGETTABLE”
Synopsis
Two friends travel from Nova Scotia to Toronto in hope of finding a better life. A classic, and over 50 years later, the film has been on every TIFF list of the top 10 Canadian films ever made.
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Top Cast
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Doug McGrath
Peter
Paul Bradley
Joey
Jayne Eastwood
Betty
Cayle Chernin
Selina
Nicole Morin
Nicole
Pierre La Roche
Frenchy
Mary Black
Peter's Aunt
J.R. Zimmerman
Stuart Marwick
Don Steinhouse
Boy at the Plant
Ted Sugar
Boy at the Plant
Ron Martin
Boy at the Plant
Sheila White
Girl in Record Shop
Ivor Jackson
Ralph Stroh
Stan Ross
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Shebib
- Screenplay & Story
- William Fruet, Donald Shebib
- Original Score
- Bruce Cockburn
- Original Title
- Goin' Down the Road
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Evdon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Shebib
William Fruet, Donald Shebib
Bruce Cockburn
Richard Leiterman
Donald Shebib
Donald Shebib
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Shebib
Director
William Fruet
Screenplay
Donald Shebib
Screenplay
Donald Shebib
Producer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Bruce Cockburn
Original Music Composer
Donald Shebib
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goin' Down the Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Goin' Down the Road about?
Two friends travel from Nova Scotia to Toronto in hope of finding a better life. A classic, and over 50 years later, the film has been on every TIFF list of the top 10 Canadian films ever made.
Who directed Goin' Down the Road?
Goin' Down the Road was directed by Donald Shebib.
Who stars in Goin' Down the Road?
The principal cast of Goin' Down the Road includes Doug McGrath, Paul Bradley, Jayne Eastwood, Cayle Chernin, Nicole Morin.
When was Goin' Down the Road released and how long is it?
Goin' Down the Road was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Goin' Down the Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goin' Down the Road was composed by Bruce Cockburn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goin' Down the Road?
Goin' Down the Road holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).