The Hitch-Hiker

Name: The Hitch-Hiker
Director: Ida Lupino
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1953
Duration: 1 h 11 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy, William Talman, José Torvay, Sam Hayes

Who'll be his next victim... YOU?

19531h 11m6.8(209 votes)

ThrillerCrimeDrama

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 p…

The Hitch-Hiker (1953) is a thriller, crime, and drama film directed by Ida Lupino. It stars Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy, and William Talman. The film runs for 1 hour 11 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 209 votes.

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Director

Ida Lupino

Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Roy Collins

Frank Lovejoy

Gilbert Bowen

William Talman

Emmett Myers

José Torvay

Captain Alvarado

Sam Hayes

Radio Broadcaster

Wendell Niles

Jean Del Val

Inspector General

Is The Hitch-Hiker Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hitch-Hiker

Where can I watch The Hitch-Hiker?

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Who stars in The Hitch-Hiker?

The Hitch-Hiker stars Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy, William Talman, and José Torvay, and was directed by Ida Lupino.

How long is The Hitch-Hiker?

The Hitch-Hiker has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes.

When did The Hitch-Hiker come out?

The Hitch-Hiker was released in 1953.

What genre is The Hitch-Hiker?

The Hitch-Hiker is a thriller, crime, and drama film.

Is The Hitch-Hiker worth watching?

The Hitch-Hiker holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.