Detour (1945)
Detour is a 1945 drama movie directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, with a running time of 1h 8m. It stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage and Claudia Drake.
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
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What is Detour about?
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
When was Detour released?
Detour was released on 30 November 1945.
How long is Detour?
Detour runs 1h 8m.
Who made Detour?
Detour was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Where can I watch Detour?
Detour is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brew, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Detour
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Cast
- Tom Neal as Al Roberts
- Ann Savage as Vera
- Claudia Drake as Sue Harvey
- Edmund MacDonald as Charles Haskell Jr.
- Tim Ryan as Diner Owner Gus
- Esther Howard as Hedy
- Pat Gleason as Joe
- Don Brodie as Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
- Roger Clark as Cop (uncredited)
- Eddie Hall as Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
- Harry Mayo as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Harry Strang as California Border Patrolman (uncredited)
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