Backroads - 1977 Bill Hunter & Gary Foley - title song

'Backroads' is a great Australian film made in 1977. Largely unknown & under appreciated it was low/no budget filmmaking at its best, directed by Phil Noyce. Great dialogue and performances by Gary Foley, Bill Hunter, Zack Martin & Essie Coffey (some who have since passed). This scene has the title song written and performed by Zack Martin I believe. You can now get this film on DVD!

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[bushranger307]

Good old Bill, what a GREAT movie and a great bloke RIP old mate

[bondsee]

@STOKEOZ1967 1977 mate !!!

[STOKEOZ1967]

Im from england, but spent some time in oz , just wanna say RIP bill hunter, an aussie acting legend!!!... i recorded "backroads" when it was shown on uk tv on channel 4 i think, in the late 80s. I must see if i can get it on dvd. To quote a line from the film, "you'll forget all about your facken car"!!!... good on ya bill.

[SaintTony1968]

RIP BILL HUNTER great Aussie Actor

[edmame]

Goodbye Mr Hunter - awesomest since the also much missed John Meillon!

[Gunnabee]

Bill Hunter: got to know Kooris well before Jack Thomposon and others decided it was fucking trendy..rest in peace Bill

[TheJahnwilliams]

Rest in peace Bill Hunter !!!!! will be sadly missed !!!!!

[RobinHC2009]

Nice one!