Deadhead Miles
“Sit back and take a look at the heavy side of life through the window of a semi...”
Synopsis
A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in his 18 wheeler mumbling manic, southern accented non sequiturs; carnivalizing roadside stops and happenstance towns while out-weirding cops and weigh stations with his new cryptic, over-coated hitchhiker buddy.
Top Cast
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Alan Arkin
Cooper
Paul Benedict
Hitchhiker
Charles Durning
Truck Driver in Cafe
Héctor Elizondo
Duke
Bruce Bennett
Johnny Mesquitero
Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
George Raft
George Raft
Loretta Swit
Lady with glass eye
Oliver Clark
Durazno
Patrick Campbell
Scale House Attendant
Lawrence Wolf
Pineapple
William Duell
Auto Parts Salesman
Madison Arnold
Hostler
Donna Anderson
Waitress
Patrick Dennis-Leigh
Scale House Attendant
Hal England
Driver of Wrecked Car
Virgil Frye
Trouble Maker
Dan Resin
Brickyard Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Zimmerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence Malick, Vernon Zimmerman
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- Deadhead Miles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Zimmerman
Terrence Malick, Vernon Zimmerman
Jimmie Haskell
Ralph Woolsey
Danford B. Greene, Bud S. Smith
Vernon Zimmerman
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon Zimmerman
Director
Danford B. Greene
Editor
Terrence Malick
Screenplay
Bud S. Smith
Editor
Vernon Zimmerman
Screenplay
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Vernon Zimmerman
Producer
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadhead Miles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadhead Miles about?
A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in his 18 wheeler mumbling manic, southern accented non sequiturs; carnivalizing roadside stops and happenstance towns while out-weirding cops and weigh stations with his new cryptic, over-coated hitchhiker buddy.
Who directed Deadhead Miles?
Deadhead Miles was directed by Vernon Zimmerman.
Who stars in Deadhead Miles?
The principal cast of Deadhead Miles includes Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, Charles Durning, Héctor Elizondo, Bruce Bennett.
When was Deadhead Miles released and how long is it?
Deadhead Miles was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadhead Miles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadhead Miles was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadhead Miles?
Deadhead Miles holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).