On the road.
Traveling cross-country, young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.
Record details
- ISBN: 078861679X
- ISBN: 9780788616792
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen ed.
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Sundance Selects, p2013, 2012.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. Based on the novel by Jack Kerouac. Special features: Deleted scenes ; Trailer. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Presented by MK2 and American Zoetrope ; a Jerry Leider Company production, in association with Vanguard Films ; produced by Nathanaël Karmitz, Charles Gillibert, Rebecca Yeldham, Roman Coppola ; screenplay by José Rivera ; directed by Walter Salles. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge, Alice Braga, Elisabeth Moss, Danny Morgan, Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for strong sexual content, drug use and language. |
Language Note: | English dialogue, optional Spanish subtitles ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Authors > Drama. Beat generation > Drama. Interpersonal relations > Drama. |
Genre: | Road films. Action and adventure films. |
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"Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Walter Salles (Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries) and based on the iconic novel by Jack Kerouac, ON THE ROAD tells the timeless story of Sal Paradise (Sam Riley, Control), a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund, TRON: Legacy), a free-spirited, fearless, fast-talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou (Kristen Stewart, The Twilight Saga). Traveling cross-country, Sal and Dean venture out on a personal quest for freedom from the conformity and conservatism engulfing them in search of the unknown, themselves, and the pursuit of âitâ - the pure essence of experience. Seeking uncharted terrain and the last American frontier, the duo encounters an eclectic mix of men and women who each indelibly impact their journey toward self-discovery. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings), Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man), Tom Sturridge (Pirate Radio), Academy Award® Nominee Amy Adams (The Master), Alice Braga (Predators), and Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), ON THE ROAD is a landmark odyssey from Americaâs legendary Beat writer brought to vivid life by one of the most talented filmmakers of modern times. ***SELECTED FOR AUGUST INDEPENDENTS DAYS PROGRAM***" - Baker & Taylor
As two friends head out on a cross-country trip, their lives are changed by the people they meet and the circumstances they encounter. - Mpi Media Group
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Walter Salles and based on the iconic novel by Jack Kerouac, ON THE ROAD tells the provocative story of Sal Paradise (Sam Riley), a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund), a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou (Kristen Stewart). Traveling cross-country, Sal and Dean venture out on a personal quest for freedom from the conformity and conservatism engulfing them in search of the unknown, themselves, and the pursuit of "it" -- the pure essence of experience.