Still from Roadgames — Roadgames (1981) — Richard FranklinPhotographed by Vincent Monton

Richard Franklin

Roadgames

Name: Roadgames
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1981
Duration: 101 min

English / 1981 / 1h 41m

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Mystery Thriller Horror

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Franklin

WriterEverett De Roche

CinematographerVincent Monton

Composer

Cast

Stacy Keachas Patrick 'Pat' Quid

Jamie Lee Curtisas Pamela 'Hitch' Rushworth

Marion Edwardas Madeleine 'Frita' Day

Grant Pageas Smith or Jones

Thaddeus Smithas Policeman 'Abbott'

Steve Millichampas Policeman 'Costello'

Alan Hopgoodas Lester

John Murphyas Benny Balls

Bill Staceyas Captain Careful

Robert Thompsonas Sneezy Rider

Ed Turleyas Roadhouse Proprietor

Angelica La Bozzettaas Young Hitchhiker

Colin Vancaoas Fred Frugal

Paul Harrisas Frugal Son

Rochelle Harrisas Frugal Daughter

Tony Bishopas Honeymooner

Abbe Holmesas Honeymooner

Carole-Ann Aylettas Cleaning Lady

Killeras Boswell

Les Jamesas Mechanic Tending to Alarm (uncredited)