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The Hitch-Hiker

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The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

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Reviews Counted: 14

Fresh: 10

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 5.4/10

Runtime: 72 mins

Genre: Dramas

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... 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]

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

Starring: Frank Lovejoy, Edmond O'Brien, Willaim Talman, Clark Howat, Jose Torvay, Sam Hayes, Wendell Niles, Jean Del Val, Natividad Vacio, Rodney Bell

Director: Ida Lupino

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

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Idamuso 09/02/08
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1988mic 06/26/08
80%

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Woody2006 12/30/07
60%
An early classic tale of the hitchhiking highway robber that helped spawn the fears of picking up strangers on the... More
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thirdman 11/13/07
70%
I’m sure that all of you that drive have at least once seen a hitch-hiker on the side of the road. I’ve even had instances... More
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ChickenMan48 11/08/07
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aaronmize 11/06/07
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TobyDammit 10/27/07
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brunerbruno 10/23/07
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chazspiers 06/29/07
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gingerlady 06/24/07
80%
How many movies and tales of the perils of giving a stranger a lift have been spawned since this film? I don't know the... More
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SeeTheSun 11/05/06
30%
Full review to come. More
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jazza923 11/19/05
70%
Well made film-noir, director Ida Lupino's specialty and she does a fine job. This has been copied so many times since, I... More
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Armenianemin 07/19/04
60%
The Hitch-hiker is a true story following two guys who accidentally pick up the wrong hitchhiker. The wrong hitchhiker... More
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deepredpictures 01/26/04
70%
The Hitch-Hiker (1953) ***1/2 (of *****) Good film noir directed by Ida Lupino. Sure, it's a tired plot, but it moves... More
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