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The Hitcher( 1986)

TV-MAHorrorActionThriller
70%
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The terror starts the moment he stops.

Overview

On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Rutger Hauer

      John Ryder

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      C. Thomas Howell

      Jim Halsey

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      Jeffrey DeMunn

      Captain Esteridge

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      Billy Green Bush

      Trooper Donner

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      John M. Jackson

      Sergeant Starr

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      Henry Darrow

      Trooper Hancock

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      Jon Van Ness

      Trooper Hapscomb

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      Jennifer Jason Leigh

      Nash

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      Jack Thibeau

      Trooper Prestone

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      Armin Shimerman

      Interrogation Sergeant

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      Gene Davis

      Trooper Dodge

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      Tony Epper

      Trooper Conners

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      Tom Spratley

      Proprietor

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      Colin Campbell

      Construction Man

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by JPV852

    7
    Written by JPV852 on Fri Dec 06 2024
    Solid enough suspense-thriller with great action and menacing performance from Rutger Hauer, a few moments in the story felt a bit clunky, mainly how Jennifer Jason Leigh's character gets involved, which I will say the 2007 remake at least improved upon. Just a highly entertaining flick. **3.5/5**...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    6000000.00

    Revenue

    5844868.00

    Keywords

    • cop-killer
    • sadism
    • gun
    • gas station
    • psychopath
    • falsely accused
    • mass murder
    • paranoia
    • highway
    • road trip
    • serial killer
    • man hunt
    • hitchhiker
    • desert
    • road movie
    • aggressive
    • truck stop
    • intense
    • bewildered
    • mean spirited