Back Roads

Starring:Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, Miriam Colon, Michael V. Gazzo, Dan Shor, M. Emmet Walsh, Barbara Babcock, Nell Carter, Alex Colon, Lee de Broux, Ralph Seymour, Royce D. Applegate, Bruce M. Fischer, John Dennis Johnston, Don 'Red' Barry, Billy Jayne, Eric Laneuville, Brian Frishman, Diane Sommerfield
Director: Martin Ritt
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Description

When prostitute Amy Post finds herself in trouble with the law, she decides to hitchhike, which unites her with drifter and former prizefighter Elmer Pratt. The two decide to hit the road together, on a journey to California, and after a series of encounters with bizarre people, they learn to trust one another and gain confidence in themselves.

Customer Reviews:

"You don't get syphilis off of a godd*mn tolilet seat!".......2006-10-13

A great movie. This is another movie I love no matter what critics say about it. It may have some flaws, but the story itself is so engaging. Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones are great actors, and I believe that they provide nearly flawless acting in the film. There's also some very good acting from many of the other actors as well.

I won't give a synopsis, because everyone else has. I do agree that the film is a little unbelievable because the two main characters are just too kind for their roles. Most hookers are strung out and wouldn't be able to make the trip that Field's character made. It seems that they are just too straight not to believe that they don't actually work for a living. Anyway, the movie is still very good overall and it does provide most of us with a positive message about love and hope and not giving up on life despite hardships that inevitably come along. I also think that the adventure of just one day heading out cross country and leaving the past behind has some appeal.

I named my title from my favorite line in the movie. That was just too funny. Even my husband liked it. I don't think that the folks in the diner during the shooting of that scene were expecting that from Fields. Even Tommy Lee Jones looked as if he were trying very hard to stifle a laugh when she blurted it out (he was taking a sip of coffee as she said it). Of course, she said that very loudly in order to create a distraction and make it seem that the two were arguing and so distracted by their fight that they ran out without paying the bill.

BACK ROADS.......2006-07-28

THIS IS A VERY GOOD MOVIE, IF YA CAN BUY IT NOW DON'T WAIT ANOTHER MINUTE. YOU'LL LUV IT. I OWN IT ON 'VHS' BUT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT ON A DVD AT A REASONABLE PRICE. VERY NEW.

Ask Me No Questions.......2005-12-08

This was Sally Field's follow up to Norma Rae. She is reunited with director Martin Ritt. While this is no where near the quality of Norma Rae, it is an offbeat romantic comedy.

Sally plays Amy Post a hustler (not a whore). Tommy Lee Jones plays Elmore Pratt a down and out boxer. When paths cross, all hell breaks loose.

Elmore tries to pick up Amy but doesn't have any money to pay her. When she tells him to get lost, he dogs her to distractions. She accidentally picks up a vice officer , Elmore knocks him out. This forces them to go on the run.

Amy decides that she wants to go to Hollywood. What follows is a series of on the road antics. The best is when she and Elmore are picked up by a naïve sailor (David Keith in his first featured role) who doesn't realize that she is a hustler. (Best Line: A whore is a 16 year old with a bad reputation, I am a hustler!)

This is not Oscar material (other than the Henry Mancini and Alan & Marilyn Bergman song) but it is a good romantic comedy.

DVD EXTRAS: None

A casting problem.......2005-05-22

This is, of course, only my opinion. This movie would have been a great opportunity for a new actress to debut. I could not believe "Sally Fields" in this role. Her past films affected me while watching this movie. A new actress might have been willing to put more realism into the character than a well known actress, afraid to show any skin. This is a prostitute. To be a good film requires enough realism to convince us. Other recent movies have fallen short of greatness because of this same short coming, lack of realistic portrayal of the character, thus the two stars.

If there is a genre of "road movie".......2004-05-16

This is definitely one you'll want to see. Great music by Henry Mancini, great song "Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies." Sweeps through America's back roads with a minimalist cinematography that pays homage to the landscape and the cultural landscape. The story has many allegories of human desires, triumphs and foibles. Sally Fields is HOT!! as the hooker with a heart. Tommy Lee Jones in one of his best roles, somewhat reminiscent of his role in "Rolling Thunder" done earlier. Add this one to your collection.

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