

He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
Detour (1945) is a drama and thriller film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. It stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage, and Claudia Drake. The film runs for 1 hour 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 418 votes.

Tom Neal
Al Roberts

Ann Savage
Vera

Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey

Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.

Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus

Esther Howard
Hedy

Pat Gleason
Joe

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Detour stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake, and Edmund MacDonald, and was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Detour has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes.
Detour was released in 1945.
Detour is a drama and thriller film.
Detour holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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