Backroads(1977)
Backroads Synopsis
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.
Backroads (1977) is a action and drama film directed by Phillip Noyce, released on June 27, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin and Terry Camilleri. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Phillip Noyce
- Writers:
- Josephine Emery, Phillip Noyce
- Producers:
- Elizabeth Knight, Phillip Noyce
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Status:
- Released
Backroads Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Hunter
as Jack
- Gary Foley
Gary Foley
as Gary
- Zac Martin
Zac Martin
as Joe
Terry Camilleri
as Jean Claude
Julie McGregor
as Anna
Essie Coffey
as Aboriginal Woman
- Allan Penney
Allan Penney
as Shopkeeper
Key crew
Directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Josephine Emery and Phillip Noyce, produced by Elizabeth Knight and Phillip Noyce.
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Backroads Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Backroads – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Backroads online?
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Who stars in Backroads?
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The main cast of Backroads (1977) includes Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin, Terry Camilleri and Julie McGregor. The film was directed by Phillip Noyce. 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 June 27, 1977 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is Backroads worth watching?
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Backroads (1977) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.