Hitch Hike
(1977)
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Hitch Hike
(1977)
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| Franco Nero | ... |
Walter Mancini
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| Corinne Cléry | ... |
Eve Mancini
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| David Hess | ... |
Adam Konitz
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| Joshua Sinclair | ... |
Oaks
(as John Loffredo)
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Carlo Puri | ... |
Hawk
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Ignazio Spalla | ... |
Bar Owner
(as Pedro Sanchez)
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Leonardo Scavino | ... |
Mendoza
(as Leon Lenor)
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Mónica Zanchi | ... |
Girl at Camp Site
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Benito Pacifico | ... |
Highway Patrolman #1
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Angelo Ragusa | ... |
Highway Patrolman #2
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Luigi Birri | ... |
Motorcycle Punk #2
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Robert Sommer | ... |
Harry Stetson
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Ann Ferguson | ... |
Lucy Stetson
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Fausto Di Bella | ... |
Motorcycle Punk #1
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Walter Mancini is a egostical newspaper editor whom is driving across California with his spiteful wife, Eve, on a weekend getaway to save their troubled marriage. But things take a turn when they pick up a straded motorist, named Adam, whom takes them hostage revealing himself to be a fugitive running from both the police and his two acomplices after robbing a bank and making off with all the loot. But things are not always as they seem as Walter and Eve try to find a way to not only get rid of their unwanted car guest, but find a way to deal with each other when both see the tempting offer of the stolen $2 million in cash Adam always has on him. Written by Matt Patay
The simple, straightforward direction, the visually beautiful locations, the atmospheric score, and Franco Nero's great performance (I know David Hess has his fans also, but he really doesn't display much charisma in this role; imagine what a Henry Silva could have done with this!) are all positive qualities of the film. But the script is so nihilistic and cold-hearted that it's really hard to say you "liked" the film. The story becomes so labored, tries so hard to come to the most downbeat conclusion possible, that the film goes on at least 20 minutes too long. (**1/2)