Honky Tonk Freeway
“Something funny is happening on this freeway.”
Synopsis
Ticlaw, a small town in Florida, has only one attraction: a safari park. The government constructs a freeway that passes near Ticlaw, but decides not to put an exit into the town. The people of Ticlaw, leaded by its Mayor, will do anything in order to convince the governor to alter the project.
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Top Cast
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Beau Bridges
Duane Hansen
Beverly D'Angelo
Carmen Odessa Shelby
David Rasche
Eddie White
Paul Jabara
T.J. Tupus
Howard Hesseman
Snapper
Teri Garr
Ericka
Peter Billingsley
Little Billy
Daniel Stern
Hitchhiker
Celia Weston
Grace
Deborah Rush
Sister Mary Magdalene
Geraldine Page
Sister Mary Clarise
George Dzundza
Eugene
Joe Grifasi
Osvaldo
Ann Coleman
Computer Hotel Clerk
Hume Cronyn
Sherm
Jessica Tandy
Carol
Frances Lee McCain
Claire Calo
William Devane
Mayor Kirby T. Calo
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$939K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$23.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Clinton
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein, George Martin
- Original Title
- Honky Tonk Freeway
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $939K
- Production Studios
- Honky Tonk Freeway Company, Kendon Films, EMI Films, Universal Pictures, Associated Film Distribution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Edward Clinton
Elmer Bernstein, George Martin
John Bailey
Jim Clark
Don Boyd, Hawk Koch
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
Edward Clinton
Writer
Don Boyd
Producer
Hawk Koch
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
George Martin
Original Music Composer
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Jim Clark
Editor
Ann Roth
Costume Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honky Tonk Freeway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Honky Tonk Freeway about?
Ticlaw, a small town in Florida, has only one attraction: a safari park. The government constructs a freeway that passes near Ticlaw, but decides not to put an exit into the town. The people of Ticlaw, leaded by its Mayor, will do anything in order to convince the governor to alter the project.
Who directed Honky Tonk Freeway?
Honky Tonk Freeway was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in Honky Tonk Freeway?
The principal cast of Honky Tonk Freeway includes Beau Bridges, Beverly D'Angelo, David Rasche, Paul Jabara, Howard Hesseman.
When was Honky Tonk Freeway released and how long is it?
Honky Tonk Freeway was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Honky Tonk Freeway?
Honky Tonk Freeway had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $939K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Honky Tonk Freeway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Honky Tonk Freeway was composed by Elmer Bernstein, George Martin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Honky Tonk Freeway?
Honky Tonk Freeway holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).