Hitch Hike (1977)

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104 min - Crime | Drama | Thriller - July 1978 (USA)

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A bickering couple driving cross-country pick up a murderous hitchhiker whom threatens to kill them unless they take him to a santuary, and in return agrees to split some bank loot he has on him.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
	Franco Nero	...	Walter Mancini
	Corinne Cléry	...	Eve Mancini
	David Hess	...	Adam Konitz
	Joshua Sinclair	...	Oaks (as John Loffredo)
	Carlo Puri	...	Hawk
	Ignazio Spalla	...	Bar Owner (as Pedro Sanchez)
	Leonardo Scavino	...	Mendoza (as Leon Lenor)
	Mónica Zanchi	...	Girl at Camp Site
	Benito Pacifico	...	Highway Patrolman #1
	Angelo Ragusa	...	Highway Patrolman #2
	Luigi Birri	...	Motorcycle Punk #2
	Robert Sommer	...	Harry Stetson
	Ann Ferguson	...	Lucy Stetson
	Fausto Di Bella	...	Motorcycle Punk #1

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Storyline

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

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Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian | English

Release Date:

July 1978 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Der Todes-Trip See more »

Filming Locations:

Campo Imperatore, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Explorer Film '58, Medusa Produzione See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min | Canada: 82 min | UK: 98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Star Franco Nero suggested David Hess for the role of Adam because Nero had recently worked with Hess for the film 21 Hours at Munich. While shooting that film the two met and Hess told Nero he was anxious to work in Italy. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Reflection of lights visible in Highway Patrol officer's helmet. See more »

Connections

Referenced in I Spit on Your Grave (1978) See more »

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