Highway of Heartache
Synopsis
Written and directed by Gregory Wild, the film follows the misadventures of Wynona-Sue Turnpike (Barbara Chamberlin, who also wrote the film’s score) on a raucous and unlikely road to Nashville superstardom. Backed up by a pair of transvestite guardian angels (played by The Big Wigs), Wynona-Sue faces a variety of indignities including an abusive husband, the threat of life imprisonment and venereal disease.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Wild
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory Wild
- Original Title
- Highway of Heartache
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Wild
Gregory Wild
Reginald Harkema
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Wild
Director
Gregory Wild
Writer
Reginald Harkema
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highway of Heartache
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What is Highway of Heartache about?
Written and directed by Gregory Wild, the film follows the misadventures of Wynona-Sue Turnpike (Barbara Chamberlin, who also wrote the film’s score) on a raucous and unlikely road to Nashville superstardom. Backed up by a pair of transvestite guardian angels (played by The Big Wigs), Wynona-Sue faces a variety of indignities including an abusive husband, the threat of life imprisonment and venereal disease.
Who directed Highway of Heartache?
Highway of Heartache was directed by Gregory Wild.
Who stars in Highway of Heartache?
The principal cast of Highway of Heartache includes Barbara Chamberlain, Serge Houde.
When was Highway of Heartache released and how long is it?
Highway of Heartache was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Highway of Heartache?
Highway of Heartache holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).