The Road Builder
“A lonely woman in a decaying mansion... A young stranger on a big, black bike.”
Synopsis
The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there may be more to him than meets the eye.
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The Night Digger ≣ 1971 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-05
Top Cast
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Patricia Neal
Maura Prince
Pamela Brown
Mrs. Edith Prince
Nicholas Clay
Billy Jarvis
Jean Anderson
Mrs. Millicent McMurtrey
Graham Crowden
Mr. Bolton
Yootha Joyce
Mrs. Palafox
Peter Sallis
Rev. Rupert Palafox
Brigit Forsyth
District Nurse
Sebastian Breaks
Dr. Ronnie Robinson
Diana Patrick
Mary Wingate
Jenny McCracken
Jenny
Bruce Myles
Bank Clerk
Zoe Alexander
Stroke Patient
Christopher Reynalds
Young Billy
Elaine Ives-Cameron
Gypsy
Sibylla Kay
Whore
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- Roald Dahl
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- The Road Builder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Youngstreet, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Reid
Roald Dahl, Joy Cowley
Bernard Herrmann
Alex Thomson
John Bloom
Nick Vanoff, Alan D. Courtney, Norman S. Powell, William O. Harbach
Department Leadership Roster
Alastair Reid
Director
Roald Dahl
Screenplay
John Bloom
Editor
Gabriella Falk
Costume Design
Alan D. Courtney
Producer
Norman S. Powell
Producer
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road Builder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Road Builder about?
The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there may be more to him than meets the eye.
Who directed The Road Builder?
The Road Builder was directed by Alastair Reid.
Who stars in The Road Builder?
The principal cast of The Road Builder includes Patricia Neal, Pamela Brown, Nicholas Clay, Jean Anderson, Graham Crowden.
When was The Road Builder released and how long is it?
The Road Builder was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Road Builder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Road Builder was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is The Road Builder based on a book or true story?
The Road Builder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joy Cowley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Road Builder?
The Road Builder holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).