Detour (1945)
He went searching for love... but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry... violence... mystery!
Starring Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake
Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer
Al Roberts, a New York nightclub pianist, hitch-hikes to Hollywood to meet his girlfriend Sue. The gambler he's riding with, Charles, unexpectedly dies. Afraid the police wouldn't believe the truth, Al takes the man's identity. In a gas station, he gives a lift to Vera, a woman that knew Charles and blackmails Al with tragic consequences.
Runtime: 67 min.
Rating: 7.1
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama
Keywords: noir,travel,b movie,hitchhiker,poverty row film
Cast
Al Roberts
Vera
Sue Harvey
Charles Haskell Jr
Nevada Diner Proprietor
Holly, Diner Waitress
Joe, Trucker at Diner
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
Cop (uncredited)
Tony - Used-Car Lot Mechanic Inspecting Car (uncredited)
California Border Patrolman (uncredited)