The Hitch-Hiker (1953 movie)
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The Hitch-Hiker is a 1953 film noir film which tells the story of two hunting buddies who pick up a mysterious hitchhiker.
The movie was written by Lucille Fletcher, Robert L. Joseph, Ida Lupino, Daniel Mainwaring (uncredited) and Collier Young. It was directed by Lupino. It is considered the first film noir directed by a woman.
The film has been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
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Main Cast
- Edmond O'Brien as Roy Collins
- Frank Lovejoy as Gilbert Bowen
- William Talman as Emmett Myers
- José Torvay as Captain Alvarado
Tagline
When was the last time you invited death into your car?
Quote
- "My folks were tough. When I was born, they took one look at this puss of mine and told me to get lost." - Emmett Myers (Tallman)
External Links
Based on a true serial killer hitchhiker, Billy Cook (http://www.prairieghosts.com/peace.html)