Back Roads(1981)
Running from the past, and backing into love.
Back Roads Synopsis
A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.
Back Roads (1981) is a comedy and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, released on March 13, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith and M. Emmet Walsh. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Ritt
- Writers:
- Gary DeVore
- Producers:
- Ronald Shedlo
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- CBS Theatrical Films, Meta-Films Associates
- Revenue:
- $11,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Back Roads (1981) Trailer
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Back Roads Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sally Field
as Amy Post
Tommy Lee Jones
as Elmore Pratt
David Keith
as Mason
M. Emmet Walsh
as Arthur
Michael V. Gazzo
as Tazio
Nell Carter
as Waitress
Royce D. Applegate
as The Father
Don 'Red' Barry
as Pete
Billy Jayne
as The Boy Thief
Brian Frishman
as Bleitz
Dan Shor
as Spivey
Barbara Babcock
as Rickey's Mom
Key crew
Directed by Martin Ritt, written by Gary DeVore, produced by Ronald Shedlo.
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Back Roads Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 30 ratings.
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Back Roads – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back Roads online?
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Back Roads (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Back Roads?
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The main cast of Back Roads (1981) includes Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, M. Emmet Walsh and Michael V. Gazzo. The film was directed by Martin Ritt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back Roads released?
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Back Roads was released on March 13, 1981 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Back Roads worth watching?
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Back Roads (1981) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Back Roads?
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Yes. The official Back Roads trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.