Detour
“He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!”
Synopsis
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bill Hader on Detour
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-08-25
Top Cast
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Tom Neal
Al Roberts
Ann Savage
Vera
Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey
Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.
Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus
Esther Howard
Hedy
Pat Gleason
Joe
Don Brodie
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
Roger Clark
Cop (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
Harry Mayo
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Harry Strang
California Border Patrolman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Goldsmith
- Original Score
- Leo Erdody
- Original Title
- Detour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer
Martin Goldsmith
Leo Erdody
Benjamin H. Kline
George McGuire
Leon Fromkess
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Fromkess
Producer
George McGuire
Editor
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Leo Erdody
Original Music Composer
Martin Goldsmith
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Detour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Detour about?
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
Who directed Detour?
Detour was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in Detour?
The principal cast of Detour includes Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake, Edmund MacDonald, Tim Ryan.
When was Detour released and how long is it?
Detour was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Detour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Detour was composed by Leo Erdody.
Is Detour based on a book or true story?
Detour is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Goldsmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Detour?
Detour holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).