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Private Road (1971): Cast

Private Road (1971) movie poster

Private Road is a 1971 drama directed by Barney Platts-Mills, starring Bruce Robinson as Peter Morrissey, Kathleen Byron and Robert Brown. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Private Road (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Private Road About?

The premise of Private Road without spoilers.

Receptionist Anne’s new relationship with nascent writer Peter is opening her eyes to a new lifestyle, one far removed from her comfortable middle-class background.

Private Road Themes & Keywords

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  • pregnancy
  • womanchild
  • hospital
  • failed expectation
  • nursing home
  • nurse
  • selfish woman
  • marriage proposal
  • proposal
  • hospital room
  • change in lifestyle
  • new job
+38 more
  • job interview
  • presentation
  • advertisement
  • advertising
  • family dinner
  • stolen typewriter
  • coming of age
  • burglary
  • graffiti
  • spoiled girl
  • materialistic woman
  • materialism
  • materialist
  • locking a door
  • passive aggressive behavior
  • passive aggressive woman
  • heroin
  • written by director
  • hysterical woman
  • female hysteria
  • drug addiction
  • drug addict
  • junkie
  • crying woman
  • crying
  • aspiring writer
  • guest
  • newspaper
  • watching tv
  • book
  • singing along
  • friendship between men
  • male friendship
  • friend
  • manipulative woman
  • manipulation
  • manipulative behavior
  • drinking tea
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Cast & crew

Private Road Cast & Characters

Bruce Robinson leads the cast as Peter Morrissey, with Kathleen Byron as Mrs. Halpern and Robert Brown as Mr. Halpern. Directed by Barney Platts-Mills; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Private Road

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From the director

More from Barney Platts-Mills

More films directed by Barney Platts-Mills: Bronco Bullfrog and Everybody’s an Actor, Shakespeare Said.

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Cars

Cars in Private Road

14 cars on screen, including the 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible and the 1962 AEC Routemaster.

All 14 cars
  • 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible in Private Road 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible Important role
  • 1962 AEC Routemaster in Private Road 1962 AEC Routemaster Minor role
  • 1969 Rover 3500 MkI P6B in Private Road 1969 Rover 3500 MkI P6B Minor role
  • 1964 Austin J4 in Private Road 1964 Austin J4 Background role
Details

Private Road Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “私人道路” and “Частная дорога”.

Also known as
  • 私人道路
  • Частная дорога

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FAQ

Private Road FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Private Road, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Private Road?

Private Road runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Private Road released?

Private Road was released on January 17, 1971.

Who directed Private Road?

Private Road was directed by Barney Platts-Mills.

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Who is in the cast of Private Road?

Private Road stars Bruce Robinson as Peter Morrissey, Kathleen Byron as Mrs. Halpern and Robert Brown as Mr. Halpern, among 17 credited actors.

Does Private Road have a post-credit scene?

No. Private Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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