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Overview
Release Date:
29 April 1953 (USA) moreTagline:
When was the last time you invited death into your car? morePlot:
Two fishermen pick up a psychotic escaped convict who tells them that he intends to murder them when the ride is over. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreUser Comments:
Terrific creepy performance by William Talman moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Edmond O'Brien | ... | Roy Collins | |
| Frank Lovejoy | ... | Gilbert Bowen | |
| William Talman | ... | Emmett Myers | |
| José Torvay | ... | Captain Alvarado (as Jose Torvay) | |
| Sam Hayes | ... | Himself (Radio Broadcaster) | |
| Wendell Niles | ... | Himself (as Wendel Niles) | |
| Jean Del Val | ... | Inspector General | |
| Clark Howat | ... | Government Agent | |
| Natividad Vacío | ... | Jose (as Natividad Vacio) |
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
71 minCountry:
USAColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Filming Locations:
Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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The movie's poster was as #23 of "The 25 Best Movie Posters Ever" by Premiere. moreQuotes:
Emmett Myers: I had a watch like this once when I was 17. Nobody gave it to me. I just took it. moreFAQ
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At one time actually thought lost, now this minor classic is on video (who says these aren't the good old days?). William Talman, who is mainly remembered as Perry Mason's dullish adversary/stooge on the TV show for years and years, gives a powerful and creepy performance as an insolent psychopath who holds two men hostage through a long road trip around the desert southwest and Mexico. Loosely based on a true story, there's not much more to it than that-- but it's tense and well-crafted all the way through, and deserves its reputation as Lupino's best movie.