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Detour (1945)

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Chance events trap hitch-hiker Al Roberts in a tightening net of film noir trouble.

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Tom Neal ...
Ann Savage ...
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Sue Harvey
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Charles Haskell Jr
Tim Ryan ...
Nevada Diner Proprietor
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Pat Gleason ...
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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!

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Crime | Drama | Film-Noir

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Release Date:

7 November 1945 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

A Curva do Destino  »

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Budget:

$30,000 (estimated)
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(Western Electric Sound System)

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1.37 : 1
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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!
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Soundtracks

"I'm Always Chasing Rainbows"
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Music by Harry Carroll
Lyrics by Joseph McCarthy
Performed by studio orchestra
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This is the film that made me love old movies.
20 February 2001 | by (Sacramento, CA) – See all my reviews

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.


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