About Backroads

Starring: Gary Foley, Bill Hunter, Zac Martin

Prominent Australian Aboriginal activist Gary Foley plays a leading role in Backroads. Foley is cast as an Aborigine who links up with boorish, racist Bill Hunter. A wanted criminal, Hunter drags Foley down to his level. Disaster results, with the Aborigine bearing the brunt of the worst life has to offer. Running a scant 61 minutes, Backroads makes its point with the brutal sharpness of a slap. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Quick Facts

US Release Date

1/1/78

Running Time

59 mins. (MFB)

Locations

  • Australia

Language

  • English