Movie·1945·1h 8m
Detour
He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!
Directed By
Edgar G. Ulmer
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
Written By
Martin Goldsmith
Producer
Leon Fromkess
Cinematography
Benjamin H. Kline
Music
Leo Erdody
Editor
George McGuire
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Tom Neal
Al Roberts
Ann Savage
Vera
Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey
Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.
Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus
Esther Howard
Hedy
Pat Gleason
Joe
Don Brodie
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
Roger Clark
Cop (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
Harry Mayo
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Harry Strang
California Border Patrolman (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Martin Goldsmith
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
George McGuire
Editor
Leon Fromkess
Producer
Leo Erdody
Original Music Composer
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
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