Overview

Two strangers – one white, one black – steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines. Gary doesn’t really care – he just wants to escape. En route, they pick up Gary’s Uncle Joe, a French hitchhiker and a young woman who’s running away. Their petty crimes escalate as they go, heading towards disaster.

Cast

Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin, Terry Camilleri, Julie McGregor, Essie Coffey, Allan Penney

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What is "Backroads" about?

Two strangers – one white, one black – steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines. Gary doesn’t really care – he just wants to escape. En route, they pick up Gary’s Uncle Joe, a French hitchhiker and a young woman who’s running away. Their petty crimes escalate as they go, heading towards disaster.

When was "Backroads" released?

Backroads was released in 1977.

Who stars in "Backroads"?

The cast includes Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin, Terry Camilleri.

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