Highway 61
"Where Else Would You Go To Bury Rock N' Roll?"
Originally released in 1991. Highway 61 is a comedy film. directed by Bruce McDonald.
Starring Valerie Buhagiar, Don McKellar, and Earl Pastko
Synopsis
A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her "brother's" corpse from Thunder Bay, Ontario to New Orleans. Chaos ensues after the barber agrees to drive her, the corpse, and the drugs stashed within all the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Valerie Buhagiar
as Jackie Bangs
Don McKellar
as Pokey Jones
Earl Pastko
as Mr. Skin (a.k.a. Satan)
Peter Breck
as Mr. Watson
Jello Biafra
as Customs Agent #1
Hadley Obodiac
as Customs Agent #2
Tav Falco
as Motorcycle Gang Leader
Tracy Wright
as Margo
Johnny Askwith
as Claude
Namir Khan
as Funeral Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Shadow Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highway 61 about?
A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her "brother's" corpse from Thunder Bay, Ontario to New Orleans. Cha...
Who directed Highway 61?
Highway 61 was directed by Bruce McDonald.
How long is Highway 61?
Highway 61 has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Highway 61 released?
Highway 61 was released on September 5, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Highway 61?
The main cast of Highway 61 includes Valerie Buhagiar, Don McKellar, Earl Pastko, Peter Breck, Jello Biafra.