The Road to Salina
La Route de Salina
“Her mind was the most erotic and dangerous part of her body.”
Synopsis
Jonas, a young drifter, is wandering in a deserted area on the road to Salina, Mexico. He stops at a desolate roadside service station when Mara, the owner, identifies him as her son Rocky, who disappeared four years ago. Feeling sorry for Mara, he decides to stay on and meets Mara's friend Warren and Rocky's sister Billie, but dark facts are to be revealed about the disappearance of Rocky.
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Road To Salina (1970) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Lautner
- Original Score
- Bernard Gérard
- Original Title
- La Route de Salina
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Transinter Films, Fono Roma, Les Films Corona, Selenia Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lautner
Georges Lautner, Jack Miller, Maurice Cury, Pascal Jardin
Bernard Gérard
Maurice Fellous
Michelle David
Robert Dorfmann, Yvon Guézel
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Dorfmann
Producer
Yvon Guézel
Producer
Maurice Fellous
Director of Photography
Michelle David
Editor
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Jean Bouquin
Costume Design
Georges Lautner
Director
Georges Lautner
Screenplay
Bernard Gérard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to Salina
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What is The Road to Salina about?
Jonas, a young drifter, is wandering in a deserted area on the road to Salina, Mexico. He stops at a desolate roadside service station when Mara, the owner, identifies him as her son Rocky, who disappeared four years ago. Feeling sorry for Mara, he decides to stay on and meets Mara's friend Warren and Rocky's sister Billie, but dark facts are to be revealed about the disappearance of Rocky.
Who directed The Road to Salina?
The Road to Salina was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in The Road to Salina?
The principal cast of The Road to Salina includes Mimsy Farmer, Robert Walker Jr., Rita Hayworth, Ed Begley, Sophie Hardy.
When was The Road to Salina released and how long is it?
The Road to Salina was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Road to Salina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Road to Salina was composed by Bernard Gérard.
Is The Road to Salina based on a book or true story?
The Road to Salina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Cury".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Road to Salina?
The Road to Salina holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).