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Human Highway

  • 19821982
  • 1h 28m
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5.8/10
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Human Highway (1982)
The new owner of a roadside diner stuck in a town built around an always leaking nuclear power plant plans to torch the place to collect insurance. However, an assortment of bizare characters and weird events (such as spaceships flying around) gets in his way.
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The new owner of a roadside diner stuck in a town built around an always leaking nuclear power plant plans to torch the place to collect insurance. However, an assortment of bizare character... Read allThe new owner of a roadside diner stuck in a town built around an always leaking nuclear power plant plans to torch the place to collect insurance. However, an assortment of bizare characters and weird events (such as spaceships flying around) gets in his way.The new owner of a roadside diner stuck in a town built around an always leaking nuclear power plant plans to torch the place to collect insurance. However, an assortment of bizare characters and weird events (such as spaceships flying around) gets in his way.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
725
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  • Directors
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Neil Young
  • Writers
    • Neil Young(screenplay)
    • Jeanne Field(screenplay)
    • Dean Stockwell(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Neil Young
    • Russ Tamblyn
    • Dean Stockwell
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  • Directors
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Neil Young
  • Writers
    • Neil Young(screenplay)
    • Jeanne Field(screenplay)
    • Dean Stockwell(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Neil Young
    • Russ Tamblyn
    • Dean Stockwell
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    • 27User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Neil Young
    Neil Young
    • Lionel Switchas Lionel Switch…
    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Fred Kellyas Fred Kelly
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Otto Quartzas Otto Quartz
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Crackeras Cracker…
    Charlotte Stewart
    Charlotte Stewart
    • Charlotte Goodnightas Charlotte Goodnight
    Sally Kirkland
    Sally Kirkland
    • Kathrynas Kathryn
    Geraldine Baron
    • Ireneas Irene
    Gerald Casale
    • Nuclear Garbagepersonas Nuclear Garbageperson
    • (as Jerry Casale)
    Mark Mothersbaugh
    Mark Mothersbaugh
    • Nuclear Garbagepersonas Nuclear Garbageperson…
    Bob Casale
    Bob Casale
    • Nuclear Garbagepersonas Nuclear Garbageperson
    Robert Mothersbaugh
    • Nuclear Garbagepersonas Nuclear Garbageperson
    • (as Bob Mothersbaugh)
    Alan Myers
    • Nuclear Garbagepersonas Nuclear Garbageperson
    Pegi Young
    Pegi Young
    • Biker Girlas Biker Girl
    Mickey Fox
    Mickey Fox
    • Mrs. Robinsonas Mrs. Robinson
    Danny Tucker
    • Arthuras Arthur
    David Blue
    • Earl Dukeas Earl Duke
    Fox Harris
    • Sheikas Sheik
    Trish Soodik
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    • Directors
      • Dean Stockwell
      • Neil Young
    • Writers
      • Neil Young(screenplay)
      • Jeanne Field(screenplay)
      • Dean Stockwell(screenplay)
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    The new owner of a roadside diner stuck in a town built around an always leaking nuclear power plant plans to torch the place to collect insurance. However, an assortment of bizare characters and weird events (such as spaceships flying around) gets in his way. —Parca Mortem <icy_shadow@rocketmail.com>
    • psychotronic film
    • post apocalypse
    • two word title
    • written and directed by cast member
    • surrealism
    • 2 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When love and fate collide
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Contains the only recorded collaboration between Neil Young and Devo, as they perform "Hey Hey My My (Out The Blue Into The Black)". The song is sung by Mark Mothersbaugh as his "Booji Boy" character,and changes a few lyrics in typical Devo fashion. (i.e. "Johhny Rotten" becomes "Johnny Spud").
    • Quotes

      Booji Boy: Now is the hour of sleep! Time for last minute shopping. Everyone grab a shovel dig that hole and dance like a mole!

    • Crazy credits
      Watch for Human Highway III
    • Alternate versions
      In 2015 a Director's Cut was released to film festivals around the world. This new cut was re-edited from digital transfers of the original negatives. It features new footage, special effects, audio and other narrative devices.
    • Connections
      Edited into We're All Devo (1983)

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    New wavers and hippies get together and make weird movie.
    Why don't they make movies like this any more? Sure it's a stupid movie. Sure, it's pointless too. But damn, if it isn't cool. Best part is forced perspective set and Devo deconstructing "My My Hey Hey!" Plus, look for Neil doing a one of a kind "shovel dance!"
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    • choppy-4
    • Aug 11, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ヒューマン・ハイウェイ
    • Filming locations
      • Raleigh Studios - 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Shakey Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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