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The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Who'll be his next victim... YOU?

  • Mar 30, 1953
  • 1h 11m
  • NR

6.8/10

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215 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Hitch-Hiker is a 1953 thriller and crime film directed by Ida Lupino. Its leading cast includes Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy and William Talman. It runs for 1 hour 11 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Time needed
1 hour 11 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 215 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Edmond O'Brien Roy Collins
  • Frank Lovejoy Gilbert Bowen
  • William Talman Emmett Myers
  • José Torvay Captain Alvarado
  • Sam Hayes Radio Broadcaster
  • Wendell Niles Wendell Niles
  • Jean Del Val Inspector General
  • Clark Howat Government Agent
  • Natividad Vacío Jose
  • Larry Hudson FBI Agent
  • Collier Young Sleeping Mexican Peon
  • Gordon Barnes Hendrickson
  • Rodney Bell William Johnson
  • Orlando Beltran Salesman
  • Wade Crosby Joe
  • June Dinneen Waitress
  • Joe Dominguez Bit Part
  • Henry A. Escalante Mexican Guard

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