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The Hitcher

The Hitcher

The terror starts the moment he stops.

7.0 / 1019861h 38m

Synopsis

On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.

Genre: Horror, Action, Thriller

Status: Released

Director: Robert Harmon

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Main Cast

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

John Ryder

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

Jim Halsey

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Nash

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Captain Esteridge

Billy Green Bush

Billy Green Bush

Trooper Donner

John M. Jackson

John M. Jackson

Sergeant Starr

Henry Darrow

Henry Darrow

Trooper Hancock

Jon Van Ness

Jon Van Ness

Trooper Hapscomb

Jack Thibeau

Jack Thibeau

Trooper Prestone

Armin Shimerman

Armin Shimerman

Interrogation Sergeant

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User Reviews

JPV852

Solid enough suspense-thriller with great action and menacing performance from Rutger Hauer, a few moments in the story felt a bit clunky, mainly how Jennifer Jason Leigh's character gets involved, which I will say the 2007 remake at least improved upon. Just a highly entertaining flick. **3.5/5**