Roads to the South(1978)
Les Routes du sud
One man's war with himself
Roads to the South Synopsis
France, 1975. Jean, an exiled Spanish Communist, is a successful screenwriter who, after a tragic event, struggles with his political commitment, his love for his country, under the boot of General Franco, whose death he and his comrades have waited for years, and his complicated relationship with his son. (A sequel to “The War Is Over,” 1966.)
Roads to the South (1978) is a drama film directed by Joseph Losey, released on April 28, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Yves Montand, Miou-Miou, Laurent Malet and José Luis Gómez. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Losey
- Writers:
- Jorge Semprún
- Producers:
- Yves Rousset-Rouard
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- SFP, Trinacra Films, France•3, Profilmes S. A.
- Status:
- Released
Roads to the South Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Montand
as Jean Larrea
Miou-Miou
as Julia
Laurent Malet
as Laurent Larrea
José Luis Gómez
as Miguel
Claire Bretécher
as TV Journalist
Roger Planchon
as Parisian Attorney-at-law
- Jeannine Mestre
Jeannine Mestre
as Nuria
- France Lambiotte
France Lambiotte
as Ève Larrea
Maurice Bénichou
as García
Jean Bouise
as Sharecropper
- Eugene Braun Munk
Eugene Braun Munk
as The Producer Egon
Mario Gonzales
as Hotel Manager
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Losey, written by Jorge Semprún, produced by Yves Rousset-Rouard.
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Roads to the South Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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Roads to the South – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Roads to the South online?
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Roads to the South (1978) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Roads to the South?
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The main cast of Roads to the South (1978) includes Yves Montand, Miou-Miou, Laurent Malet, José Luis Gómez and Claire Bretécher. The film was directed by Joseph Losey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Roads to the South released?
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Roads to the South was released on April 28, 1978 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Roads to the South worth watching?
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Roads to the South (1978) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.