Road (1987): Cast
Road is a 1987 drama directed by Alan Clarke, starring David Thewlis as Joey, Lesley Sharp and Jane Horrocks. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 3m (63 min)
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Road About?
The premise of Road without spoilers.
The film surveys the lives of residents along a rundown Manchester road, each feeling trapped by routine. A young man isolates himself from everyone, while an older woman seeks excitement by flirting with a soldier on leave. Meanwhile, two men coax two girls into an empty house, exposing hidden desires.
Road Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- independent film
Road Cast & Characters
David Thewlis leads the cast as Joey, with Lesley Sharp as Valerie and Jane Horrocks as Louise. Directed by Alan Clarke; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Clarke
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David Thewlis as Joey -
Lesley Sharp as Valerie - Jane Horrocks as Louise
- Susan Brown as Helen
Also Starring in Road
· 9 more- Neil Dudgeon Brink
- William Armstrong Eddie
- Barbara Keogh Brenda
- Alan David Jerry
- Willie Ross Dad
- Mossie Smith Carole
- Moya Brady Clare
- Andrew Wilde Brother
- Tim Dantay Soldier
More from Alan Clarke
More films directed by Alan Clarke, best-rated first: Scum, Rita, Sue and Bob Too, The Firm and Elephant.
Road Also Known As
Also known as “路”.
- Also known as
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- 路
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Movies Like Road
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Road, Roads and Private Road.
Road FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Road, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Road?
Road runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).
When was Road released?
Road was released on October 7, 1987.
Who directed Road?
Road was directed by Alan Clarke.
More films by Alan Clarke Who is in the cast of Road?
Road stars David Thewlis as Joey, Lesley Sharp as Valerie and Jane Horrocks as Louise, among 13 credited actors.
Does Road have a post-credit scene?
No. Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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