Hitchhike!
Synopsis
A Los Angeles woman, on her way to visit her sister in San Fransisco, picks up a hitchhiker who has just killed his stepmother. Charmed by him, she fails to notice his strange behavior until it is too late.
Top Cast
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Cloris Leachman
Claire Stevens
Michael Brandon
Keith Miles
Henry Darrow
Gardner
Cameron Mitchell
Hadley
Sherry Jackson
Stefanie
Linden Chiles
Ken Reardon
John Elerick
Sergeant Hanrathy
Jeff Williams
Ken Reardon Jr.
Claiborne Cary
Mary Reardon
Les Lannom
Tim Moore
Elizabeth Kerr
Agatha Carlyle
Jack Manning
Matt Benton
Nadyne Turney
Dr. Schlesinger
Eddie Quillan
Counterman
James Griffith
Sheriff Bentley
Terry Wilson
Gas Station Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Benson, M.K. Landstein, Yale Udoff
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Hitchhike!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
Jay Benson, M.K. Landstein, Yale Udoff
Gil Mellé
Leonard J. South
John F. Schreyer
Jay Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Leonard J. South
Director of Photography
Jay Benson
Producer
John F. Schreyer
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hitchhike!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hitchhike!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hitchhike! about?
A Los Angeles woman, on her way to visit her sister in San Fransisco, picks up a hitchhiker who has just killed his stepmother. Charmed by him, she fails to notice his strange behavior until it is too late.
Who directed Hitchhike!?
Hitchhike! was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Hitchhike!?
The principal cast of Hitchhike! includes Cloris Leachman, Michael Brandon, Henry Darrow, Cameron Mitchell, Sherry Jackson.
When was Hitchhike! released and how long is it?
Hitchhike! was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hitchhike!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hitchhike! was composed by Gil Mellé.