Road to Utopia (1946): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Road to Utopia is a 1946 adventure musical directed by Hal Walker, starring Robert Benchley, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Hal Walker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Road to Utopia About?
The premise of Road to Utopia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Alaskan gold rush, a woman named Sal seeks justice for her father's murder and aims to recover his stolen map. Her pursuit intertwines with the lives of Chester and Duke, two con men who find themselves embroiled in a series of mistaken identities and betrayals. As they unwittingly assume the roles of the actual killers, they become entangled in a dangerous game of deception and risk everything in the pursuit of fortune.
Road to Utopia Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- road movie
- map
- alaska
- vaudeville
- mistaken identity
- breaking the fourth wall
- damsel in distress
- bartender
- barfly
- henchman
- deception
- singer
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- song
- cigarette smoking
- reprisal
- retribution
- gold mine
- prospector
- greed
- schemer
- gambling
- slang
- farce comedy
- crosby and hope
- crosby and lamour
- hope and lamour
- united states of america
- vaudevillian
- ship
- disguise
- chase
- reference to frank sinatra
- theater
- seduction
- santa claus
- robbery
- police
- playing card
- pickpocket
- partnership
- monkey
- jealousy
- gunfire
- fight
- explosion
- escape
- entertainer
- dancer
- dancehall girl
- blizzard
Road to Utopia Cast
Robert Benchley leads the cast, with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Directed by Hal Walker; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hal Walker
Also Starring in Road to Utopia
· 6 moreMore from Hal Walker
More films directed by Hal Walker: Road to Bali, Sailor Beware, That’s My Boy and At War with the Army.
Road to Utopia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Road to Utopia 72 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Road to Utopia Plot Summary
What happens in Road to Utopia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Robert Benchley, an esteemed Academy Award winner, introduces himself as the narrative guide throughout the film’s chaotic journey, charged with unraveling its complex plot at the behest of “the front office.”
The story swiftly shifts to Sal and Chester Hooton, an elderly married couple, who receive a visit from their long-time companion, Duke Johnson. As they share fond memories of past adventures, including their mishaps in the Klondike, their bond is obvious.
Full summary
The whole story of Road to Utopia, scene by scene
Road to Utopia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Road to Utopia.
How Well Do You Know Road to Utopia?
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Movies Like Road to Utopia
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Road to Bali, The Road to Hong Kong and Road to Rio.
Road to Utopia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Road to Utopia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Road to Utopia?
Road to Utopia runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Road to Utopia released?
Road to Utopia was released on March 22, 1946.
Who directed Road to Utopia?
Road to Utopia was directed by Hal Walker.
More films by Hal Walker Who is in the cast of Road to Utopia?
Road to Utopia stars Robert Benchley, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, among 10 credited actors.
How is Road to Utopia rated?
Road to Utopia has 72 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Road to Utopia have a post-credit scene?
No. Road to Utopia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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