Backroads (1977)
Two strangers – one white, one black – steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines. Gary doesn’t really care – he just wants to escape. En route, they pick up Gary’s Uncle Joe, a French hitchhiker and a young woman who’s running away. Their petty crimes escalate as they go, heading towards disaster.
Director: Phillip Noyce
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: June 27, 1977
Cast
- Bill Hunter - Jack
- Gary Foley - Gary
- Zac Martin - Joe
- Terry Camilleri - Jean Claude
- Julie McGregor - Anna
- Essie Coffey - Aboriginal Woman
- Allan Penney - Shopkeeper
Screenplay
- Josephine Emery (Story)
- Phillip Noyce
Cinematography: Russell Boyd
Editing: David Huggett
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
xenophobia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backroads about?
- Two strangers – one white, one black – steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines. Gary doesn’t really care – he just wants to escape. En route, they pick up Gary’s Uncle Joe, a French hitchhiker and a young woman who’s running away. Their petty crimes escalate as they go, heading towards disaster.
- Who directed Backroads?
- Backroads was directed by Phillip Noyce.
- Who stars in Backroads?
- Backroads stars Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin, Terry Camilleri, Julie McGregor, Essie Coffey.
- How long is Backroads?
- Backroads has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Backroads?
- Backroads is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was Backroads produced?
- Backroads was produced in Australia.