The Hitch-Hiker

6.8
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19531h 11m

Directed by

Overview

Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.

Top Cast

Edmond O'Brien - Roy Collins in The Hitch-Hiker

Edmond O'Brien

Roy Collins

Frank Lovejoy - Gilbert Bowen in The Hitch-Hiker

Frank Lovejoy

Gilbert Bowen

William Talman - Emmett Myers in The Hitch-Hiker

William Talman

Emmett Myers

José Torvay - Captain Alvarado in The Hitch-Hiker

José Torvay

Captain Alvarado

Sam Hayes - Radio Broadcaster in The Hitch-Hiker

Sam Hayes

Radio Broadcaster

Wendell Niles - Wendell Niles in The Hitch-Hiker

Wendell Niles

Wendell Niles

Jean Del Val - Inspector General in The Hitch-Hiker

Jean Del Val

Inspector General

Clark Howat - Government Agent in The Hitch-Hiker

Clark Howat

Government Agent

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Movie Info

Release Date

March 30, 1953

Runtime

1h 11m

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director

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