Thumb Tripping
“The freeway isn't just a road... it's their way of life!”
Synopsis
Gary and Shay are two happy-go-lucky flower children who hitchhike in the beautiful Big Sur-Monterey area of California.
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Thumb Tripping (1972) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-13
Top Cast
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Meg Foster
Shay
Michael Burns
Gary
Bruce Dern
Smitty
Marianna Hill
Lynn
Burke Byrnes
Jack
Michael Conrad
Diesel
Larry Hankin
Simp
Joyce Van Patten
Mother
Donald Elson
Gas Station Attendant
William Murphy
Anna Aries
Sandra (uncredited)
Eric Butler
Eric
Ed Greenburg
Ed
Jason Goodrow
Danny
Nevada Spencer
Judy
Sundown Spencer
Donald
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Quentin Masters
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Mitchell
- Original Score
- Bob Thompson
- Original Title
- Thumb Tripping
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Quentin Masters
Don Mitchell
Bob Thompson
Harry Stradling Jr.
Gerald Shepard
Joseph E. Levine, Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Department Leadership Roster
Quentin Masters
Director
Don Mitchell
Writer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Lambert Marks
Costume Design
Gerald Shepard
Editor
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thumb Tripping
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What is Thumb Tripping about?
Gary and Shay are two happy-go-lucky flower children who hitchhike in the beautiful Big Sur-Monterey area of California.
Who directed Thumb Tripping?
Thumb Tripping was directed by Quentin Masters.
Who stars in Thumb Tripping?
The principal cast of Thumb Tripping includes Meg Foster, Michael Burns, Bruce Dern, Marianna Hill, Burke Byrnes.
When was Thumb Tripping released and how long is it?
Thumb Tripping was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Thumb Tripping?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thumb Tripping was composed by Bob Thompson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thumb Tripping?
Thumb Tripping holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).