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1981 | DIRECTED BY JOHN SCHLESINGER

Honky Tonk Freeway

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Movie Stats
Year
1981
Runtime
 107 minutes (1 hr 47 mins)
Select Cast
David Rasche
Paul Jabara
Howard Hesseman
Teri Garr
Jenn Thompson
Peter Billingsley
Full cast and crew
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First viewed:
6th Feb 2022
Last viewed:
4th Jan 2025
Total views:
8
Release Dates
US release date
 US release
21st August 1981
44 years 2 months 14 days ago
Ireland release date
 Ireland
6th December 1981
43 years 10 months 29 days ago
Australia release date
 Australia
4th February 1982
43 years 9 months  ago
Sweden release date
 Sweden
19th February 1982
43 years 8 months 13 days ago
Denmark release date
 Denmark
8th March 1982
43 years 7 months 27 days ago
Finland release date
 Finland
26th March 1982
43 years 7 months 9 days ago
Total Grosses
United States Flag
US total gross
  $939.4 Thousand
Cinema Tickets Sold
United States Flag
US tickets sold
337,922 aprox.
Box Office Breakdown
UK Release
US Box Office
  • Release: 21st Aug '81
  • Debut position: 2
  • Highest position: 2
  • Debut gross: $939.4 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 1
Global Box Office
  • No global cinema data.
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Directed by
john schlesinger John Schlesinger
Starring
David RascheEddie White
Paul JabaraT.J. Tupus
Howard HessemanSnapper
Teri GarrEricka
Jenn ThompsonDelia
Peter BillingsleyLittle Billy
Beau BridgesDuane Hansen
Beverly D'AngeloCarmen Odessa Shelby
Daniel SternHitchhiker
Sandra McCabeProstitute
Celia WestonGrace
Deborah RushSister Mary Magdalene
Geraldine PageSister Mary Clarise
George DzundzaEugene
Joe GrifasiOsvaldo
Hume CronynSherm
Jessica TandyCarol
Frances Lee McCainClaire Calo
Renny RokerSheriff
William DevaneMayor Kirby T. Calo
Ron FrazierKirk
Jerry HardinGovernor
John AshtonOtto Kemper
John C. BecherBrandon C. Dasher
Alice BeardsleyBetty Boo Radley
Davis RobertsJames
Loretta TupperMiss Barbutti
Frances BayMrs. Lewenowski
Rollin MoriyamaMr. Naguki
Kimiko HiroshigeMrs. Naguki
James StaleyGovernor's Assistant
Shelly BattCharlotte
Jason D. KellerDenny Hansen
Shane KellerJim Hansen
Kelly LangeSelf
Kent WilliamsKelly's Guest
Arnold JohnsonBank Bum
Nancy ParsonsAlice the Teller
Jessica RainsMary the Teller
Ann RisleyActress in Bank
Helen HanftBag Lady
Don MorganJeep Guy
Paul KeenanJeep Guy
Robert StonemanJeep Guy
Randy NortonJeep Guy
Al CorleyCar Thief
Murphy DunneCar Thief
Leo BurmesterMortuary Director
Jeffrey CombsDrive-In Teller
Jack MurdockRhino Wrangler
Ann ColemanComputer Hotel Clerk
Gordon HaightKevin
Jack ThibeauConventioneer
George SolomonTurkey House Waitress
Richard ChristieAuto Mechanic
Anita DanglerSaleslady
Mags KavanaughSalesgirl
Gloria LeRoyFish Restaurant Waitress
Alison BrownParty Crasher
Alison BrownParty Crasher
Leesa FolmarWoman at Fair
Rick LangnasKid
Harvey Lewis
Melonie Mazman HaydenLila
John PhaneConventioneer
Rick WilliamsonConventioneer
Brad M. BucklinTourist
Jo Ann DearingSoap Opera Actress
Lois Hamilton
Ken PhillipsDee Jay
Anne RamseyTV Chef
Joseph SheppardTrucker in Restroom

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1981-08-21
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UK Box Office Chart History
No UK box office info

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

North American Box Office Info
Highest Place
2
Weeks top 15
1
Total Weeks
1
Total US Gross:
$939,423
North American Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
21 Aug 1981
2▼
$939,423
$939,423

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

Global Box Office Chart History
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* Box office information befroe 2018 for global figures is continually being researched and hence is not complete and can be innacurate.

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Top Grossing Movie Chart Position
UK total gross
£0
32177
Hair
32178
Honky Tonk Freeway
32179
Paternity

Genres
Action
Action
Comedy
Comedy
Popular in these countries
  • Brazil Brazil
  • Vietnam Vietnam
  • Morocco Morocco
News from around the web
Honky Tonk Freeway  film-authority.com Tue, 15th July 2025

Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) ⭐ 5.2 | Action, Comedy  imdb.com Sat, 24th September 2016

Flashback: ‘Honky Tonk Freeway’ Set, 1980  Sarasota Magazine Thu, 6th March 2025

The biggest box-office flop every year since the '70s  Business Insider Tue, 24th June 2025

‘Honky Tonk Freeway’ Blu-Ray Review – An Ambitious Satire On American Excess  Geek Vibes Nation Wed, 2nd June 2021

80s movie icon who once dated Al Pacino looks unrecognizable as she steps out for rare outing  Daily Mail Sun, 20th July 2025

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