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The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947)

APPROVED 62 min  -  Film-Noir | Drama  -   20 February 1947 (USA)
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Law-abiding Jimmy Ferguson soon regrets giving a ride to killer Steve Morgan.

Director:

Felix E. Feist

Writers:

Robert C. DuSoe (novel), Felix E. Feist
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lawrence Tierney ...
Steve Morgan
Ted North Ted North ...
Jimmy 'Fergie' Ferguson
Nan Leslie Nan Leslie ...
Beulah Zorn, alias Carol Demming
Betty Lawford Betty Lawford ...
Agnes Smith
Andrew Tombes Andrew Tombes ...
Joe Brayden, Night Watchman
Harry Shannon Harry Shannon ...
Detective Owens, San Diego Police
Glen Vernon Glen Vernon ...
Jack Kenny, Gas Station Attendant
Marian Carr Marian Carr ...
Diane Ferguson
William Gould William Gould ...
Police Capt. Martin, San Diego Police
Josephine Whittell Josephine Whittell ...
Diane's mother
Phil Warren Phil Warren ...
Pete, Roadblock Motorcycle Cop
Robert Malcolm Robert Malcolm ...
Deputy Sheriff Grover
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Storyline

Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to spend the night at an unoccupied beach house. The police close in as one by one, the others learn that Morgan is a killer. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hijack | Robbery | Road | Psychotronic | Cult Favorite  | See more »

Taglines:

NOT EVEN HER KISSES COULD HALT HIS FURY...when his evil brain cried "KILL!" See more »

Genres:

Film-Noir | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Autostop al infierno See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(TCM print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) See more »