The Hitch-Hiker(1953)
“Who'll be his next victim... YOU?”
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.
Director
Ida Lupino
Studio
The Filmakers
Cast
Edmond O'Brien
as Roy Collins
Frank Lovejoy
as Gilbert Bowen
William Talman
as Emmett Myers
José Torvay
as Captain Alvarado
Sam Hayes
as Radio Broadcaster
Wendell Niles
as Wendell Niles
Jean Del Val
as Inspector General
Clark Howat
as Government Agent
Natividad Vacío
as Jose
Larry Hudson
as FBI Agent
Collier Young
as Sleeping Mexican Peon
Gordon Barnes
as Hendrickson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 11m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
The Filmakers • RKO Radio Pictures
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Where can I watch The Hitch-Hiker?▼
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What is The Hitch-Hiker about?▼
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.
Who directed The Hitch-Hiker?▼
The Hitch-Hiker was directed by Ida Lupino and released in 1953. It is a thriller, crime, drama film.
How long is The Hitch-Hiker?▼
The Hitch-Hiker has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hitch-Hiker?▼
The cast of The Hitch-Hiker includes Edmond O'Brien as Roy Collins, Frank Lovejoy as Gilbert Bowen, William Talman as Emmett Myers, José Torvay as Captain Alvarado, Sam Hayes as Radio Broadcaster and more.
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