The Hitcher (1986)

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Written by Eric Red

Directed by Robert Harman

Running Time: 110 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1986

Rating: 18 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

C. Thomas Howell plays an innocent young guy paid to drive a car across America who decides on a whim to pick up a hitch hiker. It's a mistake that could cost him his liberty, and even his life, as the psychopathic hitcher, who simply enjoys killing people, sets him up as the fall guy for his crimes, as well as pursuing him and a waitress with deadly purpose.

Cast

Image for Rutger HauerRutger HauerJohn Ryder
C. Thomas HowellJim Halsey
Image for Jennifer Jason-LeighJennifer Jason-LeighNash Galveston
Jeffrey DeMunnCap. Esteridge
John M. JacksonSgt. Starr
Billy Green BushTrooper Donner
Jack ThibeauTrooper Prestone
Image for Armin ShimermanArmin ShimermanInterrogation Sergeant
Gene DavisTrooper Dodge
Jon Van NessTrooper Hapscomb
Henry DarrowTrooper Hancock
Tony EpperTrooper Conners
Tom SpratleyProprietor
Colin CampbellConstruction Man

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