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The Road Builder
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The Road Builder

1971-02-25 · 98 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Thriller · Horror

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.

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Directors
Alastair Reid
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Youngstreet, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patricia NealPatricia NealMaura Prince
Pamela BrownPamela BrownMrs. Edith Prince
Nicholas ClayNicholas ClayBilly Jarvis
Jean AndersonJean AndersonMrs. Millicent McMurtrey
Graham CrowdenGraham CrowdenMr. Bolton
Yootha JoyceYootha JoyceMrs. Palafox
Peter SallisPeter SallisRev. Rupert Palafox
Brigit ForsythDistrict Nurse
Sebastian BreaksSebastian BreaksDr. Ronnie Robinson
Diana PatrickMary Wingate
Jenny McCrackenJenny
Bruce MylesBruce MylesBank Clerk
Zoe AlexanderStroke Patient
Christopher ReynaldsYoung Billy
Elaine Ives-CameronGypsy
Sibylla KayWhore

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