Backroads (1977)
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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phillip Noyce
Synopsis of Backroads
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, Rovi
Complete Cast of Backroads
- Bill Hunter - Jack King
- Julie McGregor - ?
- Gary Foley - Gary
- Terry Camilleri - Jean Claude
- Director(s):
- Phillip Noyce
- Writer(s):
- Phillip Noyce, John Emery, John Emery
- Producer(s):
- Phillip Noyce
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