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The Road to Salina

Original title: La route de Salina
  • 19701970
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  • 1h 36min
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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La route de Salina (1970)
Drama

Jonas (Walker Jr) is on the road to Salina. He stops at a gas station/restaurant and its owner Mara (Hayworth) is struck by his resemblance to her dead son Rocky (Porel). He decides to stay ... Read allJonas (Walker Jr) is on the road to Salina. He stops at a gas station/restaurant and its owner Mara (Hayworth) is struck by his resemblance to her dead son Rocky (Porel). He decides to stay on and meets Mara's friend Warren (Begley) and Rocky's seductive sister Billie (Famer), bu... Read allJonas (Walker Jr) is on the road to Salina. He stops at a gas station/restaurant and its owner Mara (Hayworth) is struck by his resemblance to her dead son Rocky (Porel). He decides to stay on and meets Mara's friend Warren (Begley) and Rocky's seductive sister Billie (Famer), but dark facts are to be revealed about Rocky's death.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
655
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  • Director
    • Georges Lautner
  • Writers
    • Georges Lautner(screenplay)
    • Maurice Cury(novel "Sur la Route de Salina")
    • Pascal Jardin(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Mimsy Farmer
    • Robert Walker Jr.
    • Ed Begley
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  • Director
    • Georges Lautner
  • Writers
    • Georges Lautner(screenplay)
    • Maurice Cury(novel "Sur la Route de Salina")
    • Pascal Jardin(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Mimsy Farmer
    • Robert Walker Jr.
    • Ed Begley
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    • 12User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Mimsy Farmer
    Mimsy Farmer
    • Billieas Billie
    Robert Walker Jr.
    Robert Walker Jr.
    • Jonasas Jonas
    Ed Begley
    Ed Begley
    • Warrenas Warren
    Bruce Pecheur
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Ivano Staccioli
    • Linda's Husbandas Linda's Husband
    David Sachs
    • The Sheriffas The Sheriff
    Sophie Hardy
    Sophie Hardy
    • Lindaas Linda
    Albane Navizet
    • Patas Pat
    • (as Albane)
    Rita Hayworth
    Rita Hayworth
    • Maraas Mara
    Marc Porel
    Marc Porel
    • Rockyas Rocky
    Oswaldo D'Allo
    El Pollo
    Sierra
    Dada Gallotti
    Jaime
    Ellie
    • Director
      • Georges Lautner
    • Writers
      • Georges Lautner(screenplay)
      • Maurice Cury(novel "Sur la Route de Salina")
      • Pascal Jardin(adaptation) (dialogue)
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    Jonas (Walker Jr) is on the road to Salina. He stops at a gas station/restaurant and its owner Mara (Hayworth) is struck by his resemblance to her dead son Rocky (Porel). He decides to stay on and meets Mara's friend Warren (Begley) and Rocky's seductive sister Billie (Famer), but dark facts are to be revealed about Rocky's death. —fabreu
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      • Her mind was the most erotic and dangerous part of her body.
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      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
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    • Trivia
      Rita Hayworth, in a financial distress at the time, joined the crew with slight apprehension because of a previous film experience in Italy where she had not been treated well. Georges Lautner later claimed that she was so warmly welcomed by his production team and felt so happy during shooting, she genuinely wept when time came to split up.
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      Edited into Her Fragrant Emulsion (1987)
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      The Girl From Salina
      Written and Performed by Christophe

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    10/10
    absorbing mood piece
    an immensely satisfying film which grabs you from the beginning and never causes you to lose interest ... Just what is going on? Ironically this film was meant as a "come back" for Rita Hayworth and her poignant portrayal is worth the price of entry. Mimsy Farmer is super, as always (does anyone know why her career seems limited to these imported suspense movies) and Robert Walker Jr. is right on target as the narrator of the tale.
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    • May 29, 2000

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 1971 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Straße nach Salina
    • Filming locations
      • Canary Islands, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Fono Roma
      • Les Films Corona
      • Selenia Cinematografica
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36min
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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