Detour (1945)

  • NR
  • 11/14/1945 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 8m

He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!

Overview

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.

Martin Goldsmith

Screenplay, Novel

Edgar G. Ulmer

Director

Cast

Tom Neal's headshot

Tom Neal

Al Roberts
Ann Savage's headshot

Ann Savage

Vera
Claudia Drake's headshot

Claudia Drake

Sue Harvey
Edmund MacDonald's headshot

Edmund MacDonald

Charles Haskell Jr.
Tim Ryan's headshot

Tim Ryan

Diner Owner Gus
Esther Howard's headshot

Esther Howard

Hedy
Pat Gleason's headshot

Pat Gleason

Joe
Don Brodie's headshot

Don Brodie

Used Car Salesman (uncredited)

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