Backroads(1997)
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The small but graniosos happenings of the time.
Backroads Synopsis
Spain, 1974. A teenager and his father are traveling in a car that is the only property they have. Their life is a continuous move by desolate coastal apartments in the tourism low season. When forced to change route and get away from sea, their lives will change dramatically.
Backroads (1997) is a romance and drama film directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, released on November 28, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Fernando Ramallo and Jesús Bonilla. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Emilio Martínez Lázaro
- Writers:
- Ignacio Martínez de Pisón
- Composer:
- Roque Baños
- Production:
- Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza, Canal+ España, Fernando Trueba PC
- Status:
- Released
Backroads Cast & Crew
Main cast
Antonio Resines
as Antonio Lozano
Maribel Verdú
as Paquita
Fernando Ramallo
as Felipe
Jesús Bonilla
as Félix
Miriam Díaz-Aroca
as Estrella
Maite Blasco
as Tía Elvira
Ramón Langa
as Tío Jorge
Montserrat Carulla
as Abuela
Alicia Hermida
as Benita
- Fernando Vivanco
Fernando Vivanco
as Funcionario Jefe
- Natalia Menéndez
Natalia Menéndez
as Tía Cristina
- Tania Adam
Tania Adam
as Miranda
Key crew
Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, written by Ignacio Martínez de Pisón.
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Backroads Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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Backroads – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Backroads online?
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Backroads (1997) is available to stream on FlixOlé. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Backroads?
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The main cast of Backroads (1997) includes Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Fernando Ramallo, Jesús Bonilla and Miriam Díaz-Aroca. The film was directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backroads released?
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Backroads was released on November 28, 1997 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Backroads worth watching?
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Backroads (1997) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.