Roadgames
"The truck driver plays games. The hitchhiker plays games. And the killer is playing the deadliest game of all!"
Originally released in 1981. Roadgames is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Richard Franklin.
Starring Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Marion Edward
Synopsis
A truck driver plays a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious serial killer in a van who lures young female hitchhiker victims on a desolate Australian highway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (191 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$100K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stacy Keach
as Patrick 'Pat' Quid
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Pamela 'Hitch' Rushworth
Marion Edward
as Madeleine 'Frita' Day
Grant Page
as Smith or Jones
Thaddeus Smith
as Policeman 'Abbott'
Steve Millichamp
as Policeman 'Costello'
Alan Hopgood
as Lester
John Murphy
as Benny Balls
Bill Stacey
as Captain Careful
Robert Thompson
as Sneezy Rider
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,750,000
- Revenue
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Essaness Pictures
- GUO
- Quest Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roadgames about?
A truck driver plays a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious serial killer in a van who lures young female hitchhiker victims on a desolate Australian highway.
Who directed Roadgames?
Roadgames was directed by Richard Franklin.
How long is Roadgames?
Roadgames has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Roadgames released?
Roadgames was released on February 27, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roadgames?
The main cast of Roadgames includes Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page, Thaddeus Smith.
Is Roadgames worth watching?
Roadgames has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 191 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.