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Detour (1945) 7.4
Chance events trap hitch-hiker Al Roberts in a tightening net of film noir trouble. Director:Edgar G. Ulmer |
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Sue Harvey
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Charles Haskell Jr
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
In flashback, New York nightclub pianist Al Roberts hitchhikes to Hollywood to join his girl Sue. On a rainy night, the sleazy gambler he's riding with mysteriously dies; afraid of the police, Roberts takes the man's identity. But thanks to a blackmailing dame, Roberts' every move plunges him deeper into trouble... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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He went searching for love... but Fate forced a DETOUR to Revelry... Violence... Mystery!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 November 1945 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Curva do Destino See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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(uncredited)
Music by Harry Carroll
Lyrics by Joseph McCarthy
Performed by studio orchestra
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Did You Know?
Trivia
It is frequently reported that this film was shot only in one week. In truth, the shooting schedule was 28 days. The "one week" myth appears to be based on an off-hand remark by director Edgar G. Ulmer toward the end of his life. See more »Goofs
The background as Roberts approaches the California state line repeats after he crosses the border. See more »Quotes
Vera: If you act wise, well, mister, you'll pop into jail so fast it'll give you the bends!See more »
Soundtracks
"I'm Always Chasing Rainbows"(uncredited)
Music by Harry Carroll
Lyrics by Joseph McCarthy
Performed by studio orchestra
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I saw Detour for the first time on TV when I was 7 or 8 years old in the mid 60's. It used to play quite often, and I never missed it. I used to have dreams about it when I was a kid, and make believe that I was on the run, and impersonating a millionaire's son.
I lost track of the film until recently. I was flipping channels and came across it on TCM. I knew immediately it was my long lost film. I enjoyed it as much the other night at the age of 43, as I did at the age of 7. It is a true classic, and simply ageless.