

The Hitcher
1986-01-17 · 98 min · ★ 6.9
On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.
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Production details
- Directors
- Robert Harmon
- Production companies
- Feldman/Meeker Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 5,844,868
Top Cast
Rutger HauerJohn Ryder
C. Thomas HowellJim Halsey
Jennifer Jason LeighNash
Jeffrey DeMunnCaptain Esteridge
Billy Green BushTrooper Donner
John M. JacksonSergeant Starr
Henry DarrowTrooper Hancock
Jon Van NessTrooper Hapscomb
Jack ThibeauTrooper Prestone
Armin ShimermanInterrogation Sergeant
Gene DavisTrooper Dodge
Tony EpperTrooper Conners
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