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Detour (1945)

Movie ★ 7.2 68 min

Drama Thriller

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.

Edgar G. Ulmer Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 30, 1945
Runtime
68 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$30,000
IMDb
tt0037638
Language
Studio
PRC

Themes

Cast

Tom Neal Tom Neal Al Roberts Ann Savage Ann Savage Vera Claudia Drake Claudia Drake Sue Harvey Edmund MacDonald Edmund MacDonald Charles Haskell Jr. Tim Ryan Tim Ryan Diner Owner Gus Esther Howard Esther Howard Hedy Pat Gleason Pat Gleason Joe Don Brodie Don Brodie Used Car Salesman (uncredited) Roger Clark Roger Clark Cop (uncredited) Eddie Hall Eddie Hall Used Car Mechanic (uncredited) Harry Mayo Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Harry Strang Harry Strang California Border Patrolman (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Detour?
Detour was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in Detour?
Detour stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake, Edmund MacDonald.
When was Detour released?
Detour is a 1945 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Detour?
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