Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker
“They hitched their way to death!”
Synopsis
A rebellious 17-year-old girl ignores parental advice and joins her friends as a beach-bound regular on the local hitchhiking circuit, being picked up, ultimately, by a homicidal maniac.
Top Cast
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Dick Van Patten
Herb Thurston
Katherine Helmond
Elaine Thurston
James Carroll Jordan
Ron Leland
Katy Kurtzman
Trish Thurston
Christopher Knight
Nick
Brad David
Wayne
Charlene Tilton
Julie Thurston
Karlene Crockett
Dana
Dominique Dunne
Cathy Robinson
Shelly Batt
Francine
Alain Patrick
Claude
Richard Sanders
Mr. Fogarty
Patricia Smith
Marion Burke
Jack Rader
Sean Burke
Noelle North
Don McLean
Craig T. Nelson
Claims Adjuster
Art Kassul
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert M. Young
- Original Score
- Joe Renzetti
- Original Title
- Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- The Shpetner Company, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Robert M. Young
Joe Renzetti
Frank P. Flynn, Héctor R. Figueroa
Edward M. Abroms
Stanley Shpetner
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Renzetti
Original Music Composer
Ted Post
Director
Stanley Shpetner
Producer
Edward M. Abroms
Editor
Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Héctor R. Figueroa
Director of Photography
Robert M. Young
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker about?
A rebellious 17-year-old girl ignores parental advice and joins her friends as a beach-bound regular on the local hitchhiking circuit, being picked up, ultimately, by a homicidal maniac.
Who directed Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker?
Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker?
The principal cast of Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker includes Dick Van Patten, Katherine Helmond, James Carroll Jordan, Katy Kurtzman, Christopher Knight.
When was Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker released and how long is it?
Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker was composed by Joe Renzetti.