Roadgames(1981)
“The truck driver plays games. The hitchhiker plays games. And the killer is playing the deadliest game of all!”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Franklin
Studio
Essaness Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$100K
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
Ed Turley
as Roadhouse Proprietor
Angelica La Bozzetta
as Young Hitchhiker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$100K
Production Companies
Essaness Pictures • GUO • Quest Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Roadgames?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Roadgames (1981).
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 and released in 1981. It is a mystery, thriller, horror film.
How long is Roadgames?▼
Roadgames has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Roadgames?▼
The cast of Roadgames includes 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' and more.
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