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The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.

  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienRoy Collins
  • Photo of Frank LovejoyFrank LovejoyGilbert Bowen
  • Photo of William TalmanWilliam TalmanEmmett Myers
  • Photo of José TorvayJosé TorvayCaptain Alvarado
  • Photo of Sam HayesSam HayesRadio Broadcaster
  • Photo of Wendell NilesWendell NilesWendell Niles
  • Photo of Jean Del ValJean Del ValInspector General
  • Photo of Clark HowatClark HowatGovernment Agent
  • Photo of Natividad VacíoNatividad VacíoJose
  • Photo of Larry HudsonLarry HudsonFBI Agent

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