The read
A Balasaur Score of 79 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 98%. Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 75% of the 412 1940s drama movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 8m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
426 audience votes
Key crew
- Edgar G. UlmerDirector
- Martin GoldsmithScreenplay
- Leo ErdodyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tom NealAl Roberts
- Ann SavageVera
- Claudia DrakeSue Harvey
- Edmund MacDonaldCharles Haskell Jr.
- Tim RyanDiner Owner Gus
- Esther HowardHedy
- Pat GleasonJoe
- Don BrodieUsed Car Salesman (uncredited)
- Roger ClarkCop (uncredited)
- Eddie HallUsed Car Mechanic (uncredited)
- Harry MayoNightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Harry StrangCalifornia Border Patrolman (uncredited)
Stills
Movies like Detour
Themes
based on novel or bookfilm noirhitchhikerroad moviemale pianist