Goin' Down the Road

Goin' Down the Road
Promotional movie poster for the film
Directed byDonald Shebib
Written byWilliam Fruet
Donald Shebib
Produced byDonald Shebib
StarringDoug McGrath
Paul Bradley
Jayne Eastwood
Cayle Chernin
CinematographyRichard Leiterman
Edited byDonald Shebib
Music byBruce Cockburn
Production
company
Evdon Films
Distributed byChevron Pictures
Release dates
  • 2 July 1970 (1970-07-02) (Canada)
  • 19 October 1970 (1970-10-19) (U.S.)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
Budget$85,000
Box office$300,000

Goin' Down the Road is a 1970 Canadian drama film directed by Donald Shebib, co-written by William Fruet and Donald Shebib. It tells the story of two young men who decide to leave the Maritimes, where jobs and fulfilling lives are hard to find, for the excitement and perceived riches of Toronto. It stars Doug McGrath, Paul Bradley, Jayne Eastwood and Cayle Chernin. Despite the small production budget, the movie is generally regarded as one of the best and most influential Canadian films of all time and has received considerable critical acclaim for its writing, directing and acting.