On this day March 13 1981 the romantic dramedy Back Roads premiered in theaters. Directed by Martin Ritt the film starred Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones as two unlikely companions forced to travel together from Alabama to California.
The film followed a down-on-her-luck prostitute and a washed-up boxer who form an uneasy alliance as they embark on a road trip filled with humorous and heartfelt moments. Their journey is packed with bickering unexpected adventures and growing affection making Back Roads a unique blend of romance and comedy. The film performed decently at the box office earning 11.8 million.
80s insight:: Back Roads was one of several collaborations between director Martin Ritt and Sally Field who had previously worked together on Norma Rae which earned Field her first Academy Award.
The film followed a down-on-her-luck prostitute and a washed-up boxer who form an uneasy alliance as they embark on a road trip filled with humorous and heartfelt moments. Their journey is packed with bickering unexpected adventures and growing affection making Back Roads a unique blend of romance and comedy. The film performed decently at the box office earning 11.8 million.
80s insight:: Back Roads was one of several collaborations between director Martin Ritt and Sally Field who had previously worked together on Norma Rae which earned Field her first Academy Award.
