

Drama · Thriller
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Tom Neal
Tom Neal
Al Roberts
Tom Neal
Al Roberts


Ann Savage
Ann Savage
Vera
Ann Savage
Vera


Claudia Drake
Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey
Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey


Edmund MacDonald
Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.
Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.


Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus
Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus


Esther Howard
Esther Howard
Hedy
Esther Howard
Hedy


Pat Gleason
Pat Gleason
Joe
Pat Gleason
Joe


Don Brodie
Don Brodie
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)


Roger Clark
Roger Clark
Cop (uncredited)
Roger Clark
Cop (uncredited)


Eddie Hall
Eddie Hall
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
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