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The Hitch-Hiker

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The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

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Reviews Counted: 5 Fresh: 5  Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.4/10

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Runtime: 72 mins

Synopsis: An acclaimed film noir thriller in which two vacationing men are held captive by a hitchhiking psychopath with one eye that never closes. Though years of more horrific violence and suspense have dulled its impact somewhat, it was way ahead of its time. Considered among Lupino's best work,... An acclaimed film noir thriller in which two vacationing men are held captive by a hitchhiking psychopath with one eye that never closes. Though years of more horrific violence and suspense have dulled its impact somewhat, it was way ahead of its time. Considered among Lupino's best work, this film was the progenitor of many, many films that would follow in its tire-treads and is a must-see. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Frank Lovejoy, Edmond O'Brien, Willaim Talman, Clark Howat, Jose Torvay

Director: Ida Lupino
Screenwriter: Ida Lupino, Collier Young, Robert L. Joseph
Producer: Collier Young
Composer: Leith Stevens

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 11, 2006

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 0
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

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Talman's performance as a sadistic sleaze was powerful.

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