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Highway of Heartache (1996)

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Written and directed by Gregory Wild, the film follows the misadventures of Wynona-Sue Turnpike (Barbara Chamberlin, who also wrote the film’s score) on a raucous and unlikely road to Nashville superstardom. Backed up by a pair of transvestite guardian angels (played by The Big Wigs), Wynona-Sue faces a variety of indignities including an abusive husband, the threat of life imprisonment and venereal disease.

Release Date
September 6, 1996
Runtime
1h 26m
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)

Director: Gregory Wild

Cast: Barbara Chamberlain, Serge Houde

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Highway of Heartache

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86 min

Written and directed by Gregory Wild, the film follows the misadventures of Wynona-Sue Turnpike (Barbara Chamberlin, who also wrote the film’s score) on a raucous and unlikely road to Nashville superstardom. Backed up by a pair of transvestite guardian angels (played by The Big Wigs), Wynona-Sue faces a variety of indignities including an abusive husband, the threat of life imprisonment and venereal disease.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/6/1996
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Barbara Chamberlain

as Wynona-Sue Turnpike

Serge Houde

as Clive Turnpike

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highway of Heartache about?

Written and directed by Gregory Wild, the film follows the misadventures of Wynona-Sue Turnpike (Barbara Chamberlin, who also wrote the film’s score) on a raucous and unlikely road to Nashville supers…

How long is Highway of Heartache?

1h 26m

When was Highway of Heartache released?

September 6, 1996

Who directed Highway of Heartache?

Gregory Wild

Who stars in Highway of Heartache?

Barbara Chamberlain, Serge Houde

What genre is Highway of Heartache?

Comedy, Music

What is Highway of Heartache rated?

NR