The Hitchhikers
De lifters
Synopsis
A road movie about three guys (two hitchhikers, one driver) and one woman.
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- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan van Mastrigt
- Original Title
- De lifters
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Nederlandse Studenten Filmindustrie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Jan van Mastrigt
Department Leadership Roster
Jan van Mastrigt
Writer
Paul Verhoeven
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hitchhikers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hitchhikers about?
A road movie about three guys (two hitchhikers, one driver) and one woman.
Who directed The Hitchhikers?
The Hitchhikers was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in The Hitchhikers?
The principal cast of The Hitchhikers includes Jan van Mastrigt, Jaap van Donselaar, Maarten Schutte, Geerda Walma van der Molen.
When was The Hitchhikers released and how long is it?
The Hitchhikers was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 16m.