The Hitch-Hiker
“Who'll be his next victim... YOU?”
Synopsis
Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.
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Ida Lupino at 100 – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2018-10-26
Top Cast
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Edmond O'Brien
Roy Collins
Frank Lovejoy
Gilbert Bowen
William Talman
Emmett Myers
José Torvay
Captain Alvarado
Sam Hayes
Radio Broadcaster
Wendell Niles
Wendell Niles
Jean Del Val
Inspector General
Clark Howat
Government Agent
Natividad Vacío
Jose
Larry Hudson
FBI Agent
Collier Young
Sleeping Mexican Peon
Gordon Barnes
Hendrickson
Rodney Bell
William Johnson
Orlando Beltran
Salesman
Wade Crosby
Joe
June Dinneen
Waitress
Joe Dominguez
Bit Part
Henry A. Escalante
Mexican Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston, Massachusetts
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ida Lupino
- Screenplay & Story
- Collier Young, Ida Lupino, Robert L. Joseph
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Hitch-Hiker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- The Filmakers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ida Lupino
Collier Young, Ida Lupino, Robert L. Joseph, Daniel Mainwaring
Leith Stevens
Nicholas Musuraca
Douglas Stewart
Collier Young
Department Leadership Roster
Ida Lupino
Director
Collier Young
Screenplay
Ida Lupino
Screenplay
Collier Young
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Douglas Stewart
Editor
Robert L. Joseph
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hitch-Hiker
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What is The Hitch-Hiker about?
Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.
Who directed The Hitch-Hiker?
The Hitch-Hiker was directed by Ida Lupino.
Who stars in The Hitch-Hiker?
The principal cast of The Hitch-Hiker includes Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy, William Talman, José Torvay, Sam Hayes.
When was The Hitch-Hiker released and how long is it?
The Hitch-Hiker was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hitch-Hiker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hitch-Hiker was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hitch-Hiker?
The Hitch-Hiker holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).