Goin' Down the Road | |
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Directed by | Donald Shebib |
Written by | William Fruet Donald Shebib |
Produced by | Donald Shebib |
Starring | Doug McGrath Paul Bradley Jayne Eastwood Cayle Chernin |
Cinematography | Richard Leiterman |
Edited by | Donald Shebib |
Music by | Bruce Cockburn |
Production company | Evdon Films |
Distributed by | Chevron Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
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.