Highway 61
“Where Else Would You Go To Bury Rock N' Roll?”
Synopsis
A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her "brother's" corpse from Thunder Bay, Ontario to New Orleans. Chaos ensues after the barber agrees to drive her, the corpse, and the drugs stashed within all the way.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Highway 61 (1991) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-14
Top Cast
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Valerie Buhagiar
Jackie Bangs
Don McKellar
Pokey Jones
Earl Pastko
Mr. Skin (a.k.a. Satan)
Peter Breck
Mr. Watson
Jello Biafra
Customs Agent #1
Hadley Obodiac
Customs Agent #2
Tav Falco
Motorcycle Gang Leader
Tracy Wright
Margo
Johnny Askwith
Claude
Namir Khan
Funeral Director
Steve Fall
Jeffrey The Corpse
Larry Hudson
Nathan – Manservant
Elizabeth Pritchard
Louise Watson
Chantal Ettles
Missie Watson
Alithea Watters
Minnie Watson
Ellen Carlisle
Mother
Brooks Rapley
Mother's Little Helper
Ann Shipman
Pickerel Falls Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Don McKellar
- Original Score
- Nash the Slash
- Original Title
- Highway 61
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Shadow Stars
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce McDonald
Don McKellar, Allan Magee, Bruce McDonald
Nash the Slash
Mirosław Baszak
Michael Pacek
Colin Brunton, Bruce McDonald, Daniel Salerno
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce McDonald
Director
Colin Brunton
Producer
Bruce McDonald
Producer
Nash the Slash
Original Music Composer
Mirosław Baszak
Director of Photography
Michael Pacek
Editor
Ian Brock
Production Design
Derek J. Baskerville
Costume Design
Martha Wynne Snetsinger
Costume Design
Don McKellar
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highway 61
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Highway 61 about?
A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her "brother's" corpse from Thunder Bay, Ontario to New Orleans. Chaos ensues after the barber agrees to drive her, the corpse, and the drugs stashed within all the way.
Who directed Highway 61?
Highway 61 was directed by Bruce McDonald.
Who stars in Highway 61?
The principal cast of Highway 61 includes Valerie Buhagiar, Don McKellar, Earl Pastko, Peter Breck, Jello Biafra.
When was Highway 61 released and how long is it?
Highway 61 was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Highway 61?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Highway 61 was composed by Nash the Slash.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Highway 61?
Highway 61 holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).