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Road to Hell

2008 1h 30m EN
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★3.7TMDB · 5★5.2IMDB · 935
DramaActionThriller
Synopsis
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An unofficial sequel to Streets of Fire, this movie follows an older, grizzled and despondent Cody as he clashes with killers while trying to reconnect with his first love who may hold his redemption.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Albert Pyun
Writers
Cynthia Curnan
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Tom Cody Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Albert Pyun, shot by Jim Hagopian. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Anthony Riparetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel Ray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Paré and Clare Kramer and Courtney Peldon carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1253859 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Albert Pyun directs. Jim Hagopian behind the camera. Anthony Riparetti scores. Daniel Ray cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 18 years ago.
  • 3Part of the "Tom Cody Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 4Directed by Albert Pyun, shot by Jim Hagopian. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Anthony Riparetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Daniel Ray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Michael Paré and Clare Kramer and Courtney Peldon carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt1253859 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Jim Hagopian
Original score
Anthony Riparetti
Editing
Daniel Ray
Costume design
Susan Doepner-Senac
Makeup / hair
Heather Ford
Runtime
90 min · 1h 30m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R
IMDB rating
5.2/10 · 935 votes

Awards

1 win

Part of

Tom Cody Collection

Also by

Albert Pyun

Production companies

Who made it

  • FI

    Filmwerks

Key crew

  • Co-ProducerChristopher Curnan
  • ProducerCynthia Curnan
  • ProducerSazzy Lee Calhoun
  • Executive ProducerKipp Downing
  • Costume DesignSusan Doepner-Senac
  • Makeup DesignerHeather Ford
  • Costume DesignOlwen Zarlengo
  • EditorDaniel Ray
  • EditorChiba Nobu
  • Assistant Makeup ArtistErin LeBre
  • AuthorCynthia Curnan

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • stranded
  • broken down car

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2008-09-22· Austin Fantastic Fest, work-in-progress
  • Theatrical2012-11-14R

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