Detour

1945

1h 8m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Principal Cast

Used Car Salesman (uncredited)

Crew

Director

Edgar G. Ulmer

Director

Edgar G. Ulmer

1904 — 1972

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Edgar Georg Ulmer (September 17, 1904 – September 30, 1972) was an Austrian-American film director. He is best remembered for the movies The Black Cat (1934) and Detour (1945). These stylish and eccentric works have achieved cult status, whereas Ulmer's other films remain relatively unknown. The first feature he directed in North America, Damaged Lives (…

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