Honky Tonk Freeway (1981)

Honky Tonk Freeway (1981)
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In this involved send-up of two American icons -- the automobile and the tourist trap -- the tiny Florida town of Ticlaw strives desperately for success after it has been denied the most essential of all tourist amenities -- a freeway exit. The insane, and mostly successful, schemes of the mayor (William Devane) and other distinctly unbalanced citizens interrupt, often hilariously, the lives of various eccentric travellers forced into a place they never intended to be. Critics disagree violently on whether this is a neglected classic or sophomoric nonsense. The winning record of director (John Schlesinger) (Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man, Cold Comfort Farm, etc.,) and first-class performances by William Devane, Beau Bridges, Beverly D'Angelo, Hume Cronyn, JessicaTandy and a plethora of great character actors -- not to mention the water-skiing elephant and the wild rhino -- argue that it's worth a look. ~ Michael P. Rogers, Rovi

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Starring:
Beau BridgesHume Cronyn, (more)
Director(s):
John Schlesinger
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Honky Tonk Freeway

In this involved send-up of two American icons -- the automobile and the tourist trap -- the tiny Florida town of Ticlaw strives desperately for success after it has been denied the most essential of all tourist amenities -- a freeway exit. The insane, and mostly successful, schemes of the mayor (William Devane) and other distinctly unbalanced citizens interrupt, often hilariously, the lives of various eccentric travellers forced into a place they never intended to be. Critics disagree violently on whether this is a neglected classic or sophomoric nonsense. The winning record of director (John Schlesinger) (Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man, Cold Comfort Farm, etc.,) and first-class performances by William Devane, Beau Bridges, Beverly D'Angelo, Hume Cronyn, JessicaTandy and a plethora of great character actors -- not to mention the water-skiing elephant and the wild rhino -- argue that it's worth a look. ~ Michael P. Rogers, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
107 mins

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Director(s):
John Schlesinger
Writer(s):
Edward Clinton
Producer(s):
Howard W. KochFritz ManesGene Kirkwood
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Questionable for Children, Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Adult Language)
Categories:
Comedy
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    Dan D.

    Immensely amusing, with some knock-your socks off scenes. The overall plot is beside the point. Don't miss the Jessica Tandy/Hugh Cronyn scenes, or a terrific one between Beau Bridges and Beverly D'Angelo.

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    Richard B.

    I was expecting a little more. Not really clever, not really slapsitck, not really dark. It just kind of runs out the clock. Not quite sure if it wanted to be a 'Fargo" or "Rat Race".

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    Glenn B.

    A quirky spoof of every little roadside fruitstand and "piddly-assed" north Florida town your kids have ever begged you to stop by. Oh.. and don't forget the water-sking elephant?

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