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Back Roads poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.1 / 100
1981·Adventure / Comedy / Romance·1h 34m

BACK ROADS

“Running from the past, and backing into love.”

A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.

Above the Line
Martin Ritt·DirectorGary DeVore·WriterJohn A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyHenry Mancini·Original Music ComposerSidney Levin·Editor
Cast
Sally Field·Amy PostTommy Lee Jones·Elmore PrattDavid Keith·MasonM. Emmet Walsh·ArthurMichael V. Gazzo·TazioNell Carter·WaitressRoyce D. Applegate·The FatherDon 'Red' Barry·PeteBilly Jayne·The Boy ThiefBrian Frishman·Bleitz
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 2
Martin Ritt·DirectorMarion Tumen·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Gary DeVore·Writer
Camera· 1
John A. Alonzo·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Sidney Levin·EditorMargaret Adachi·Assistant EditorRick Sparr·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Henry Mancini·Original Music ComposerBarry Thomas·Sound MixerMilton Lustig·Music Editor
Art & Design· 3
Walter Scott Herndon·Production DesignGregory Garrison·Set DecorationBob Mills·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Ronald Shedlo·ProducerPatricia Mock·CastingGolda David·Associate ProducerWally Samson·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Janet Brady·StuntsTerri Cannon·HairstylistDavid R. Ellis·Stunt CoordinatorSteve M. Davison·Stunts
By the Numbers
53.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Back Roads's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#364459
#B3916B
#81A8C8
Mood
Friendly, Rustic, Calm
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with a straw hat and a light blue long-sleeved shirt is leaning against a large tree trunk, smiling at the viewer. The background features a field of dr”

drama
Key Elements
Straw HatTree TrunkLight Blue ShirtDark Blue JeansBrown Belt
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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