The Road Builder(1971)
A lonely woman in a decaying mansion... A young stranger on a big, black bike.
The Road Builder Synopsis
The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there may be more to him than meets the eye.
The Road Builder (1971) is a drama, thriller and horror film directed by Alastair Reid, released on February 25, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Patricia Neal, Pamela Brown, Nicholas Clay and Jean Anderson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Alastair Reid
- Writers:
- Joy Cowley, Roald Dahl
- Producers:
- Alan D. Courtney, Norman S. Powell
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Thomson
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Youngstreet, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Road Builder (1971) Trailer
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The Road Builder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patricia Neal
as Maura Prince
Pamela Brown
as Mrs. Edith Prince
Nicholas Clay
as Billy Jarvis
Jean Anderson
as Mrs. Millicent McMurtrey
Graham Crowden
as Mr. Bolton
Yootha Joyce
as Mrs. Palafox
Peter Sallis
as Rev. Rupert Palafox
- Brigit Forsyth
Brigit Forsyth
as District Nurse
Sebastian Breaks
as Dr. Ronnie Robinson
- Diana Patrick
Diana Patrick
as Mary Wingate
- Jenny McCracken
Jenny McCracken
as Jenny
Bruce Myles
as Bank Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Alastair Reid, written by Joy Cowley and Roald Dahl, produced by Alan D. Courtney and Norman S. Powell.
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The Road Builder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Road Builder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Road Builder online?
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The Road Builder (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Road Builder?
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The main cast of The Road Builder (1971) includes Patricia Neal, Pamela Brown, Nicholas Clay, Jean Anderson and Graham Crowden. The film was directed by Alastair Reid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Road Builder released?
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The Road Builder was released on February 25, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Road Builder worth watching?
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The Road Builder (1971) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Road Builder?
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Yes. The official The Road Builder trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.