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, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

107 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

John Schlesinger

Writer(s):

Edward Clinton

Producer(s):

Gene Kirkwood, Don Boyd, Howard W. Koch

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Adult Humor, Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)

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