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The Road Builder

1971·Drama·1h 38m
7.1
★
The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there may be more to him than meets the eye.
Directed by Alastair Reid
based on novel or book
sexual tension
serial killer
gothic horror
older woman younger man relationship
blind mother
home intrusion
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Cast

Patricia Neal
Patricia Neal
Maura Prince
Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown
Mrs. Edith Prince
Nicholas Clay
Nicholas Clay
Billy Jarvis
Jean Anderson
Jean Anderson
Mrs. Millicent McMurtrey
Graham Crowden
Graham Crowden
Mr. Bolton
Yootha Joyce
Yootha Joyce
Mrs. Palafox
Peter Sallis
Peter Sallis
Rev. Rupert Palafox
Sebastian Breaks
Sebastian Breaks
Dr. Ronnie Robinson
Bruce Myles
Bruce Myles
Bank Clerk

Crew

Alastair Reid
Alastair Reid
Director
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
Screenplay
Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Alex Thomson
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography

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Lilly
6.0★ · 10/24/24
The Road Builder
Patricia Neal is always a delight
Patricia Neal is always a delight
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