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The Hitch-Hiker is a 1953 American independent film noir thriller co-written and directed by Ida Lupino, and starring Edmond O'Brien, William Talman and Frank Lovejoy. Based on the 1950 killing spree of Billy Cook , the film follows two friends who are taken hostage by a murderous hitchhiker during an automobile trip to Mexico .
Two fishermen pick up a psychopathic escaped convict who tells them that he intends to murder them when the ride is over. Ida Lupino directed this film based on a true story, featuring Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy and William Talman.
- (11K)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Ida Lupino
- 1953-04-29
Ray (Edmond O'Brien) and Gilbert's (Frank Lovejoy) fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker (William Talman) they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law.
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- Mystery & Thriller
- Ida Lupino
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Summaries. Two fishermen pick up a psychopathic escaped convict who tells them that he intends to murder them when the ride is over. Two friends on a fishing trip pick up a stranded motorist who turns out to be a psychopathic escaped convict. This sociopath has already murdered other good Samaritans in his efforts to evade authorities.
A low-budget classic of highway film noir, directed by Ida Lupino, about two friends kidnapped and tortured by a sadistic killer. The film explores the themes of fear, violence, and the American Dream through the eyes of ordinary men and a psychopathic villain.
A classic film noir about a man who kidnaps two businessmen on a road trip in Mexico. Learn about the plot, cast, crew, reviews, and more on TCM's website.
