Highway 61(1991)
Where Else Would You Go To Bury Rock N' Roll?
Highway 61 Synopsis
A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her "brother's" corpse from Thunder Bay, Ontario to New Orleans. Chaos ensues after the barber agrees to drive her, the corpse, and the drugs stashed within all the way.
Highway 61 (1991) is a comedy film directed by Bruce McDonald, released on September 5, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Valerie Buhagiar, Don McKellar, Earl Pastko and Peter Breck. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce McDonald
- Writers:
- Don McKellar, Allan Magee, Don McKellar
- Producers:
- Bruce McDonald, Colin Brunton
- Cinematographer:
- Mirosław Baszak
- Composer:
- Nash the Slash
- Production:
- Shadow Stars
- Status:
- Released
Highway 61 (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Highway 61 before you stream it.
Highway 61 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Valerie Buhagiar
as Jackie Bangs
Don McKellar
as Pokey Jones
Earl Pastko
as Mr. Skin (a.k.a. Satan)
Peter Breck
as Mr. Watson
Jello Biafra
as Customs Agent #1
- Hadley Obodiac
Hadley Obodiac
as Customs Agent #2
- Tav Falco
Tav Falco
as Motorcycle Gang Leader
Tracy Wright
as Margo
- Johnny Askwith
Johnny Askwith
as Claude
- Namir Khan
Namir Khan
as Funeral Director
- Steve Fall
Steve Fall
as Jeffrey The Corpse
- Larry Hudson
Larry Hudson
as Nathan – Manservant
Key crew
Directed by Bruce McDonald, written by Don McKellar, Allan Magee and Don McKellar, produced by Bruce McDonald and Colin Brunton.
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Highway 61 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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Highway 61 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Highway 61 online?
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Highway 61 (1991) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Highway 61?
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The main cast of Highway 61 (1991) includes Valerie Buhagiar, Don McKellar, Earl Pastko, Peter Breck and Jello Biafra. The film was directed by Bruce McDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Highway 61 released?
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Highway 61 was released on September 5, 1991 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Highway 61 worth watching?
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Highway 61 (1991) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Highway 61?
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Yes. The official Highway 61 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.