Detour

Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer
Not Rated
1945    68mCrime, Drama,
7.398%77%
In flashback, New York nightclub pianist Al Roberts hitchhikes to Hollywood to join his girl Sue. On a rainy night, the sleazy gambler he's riding with mysteriously dies; afraid of the police, Roberts takes the man's identity. But thanks to a blackmailing dame, Roberts' every move plunges him deeper into trouble.

Cast of Detour

  • Tom NealAl Roberts
  • Ann SavageVera
  • Claudia DrakeSue Harvey
  • Edmund MacDonaldCharles Haskell Jr.
  • Tim RyanDiner Owner Gus
  • Esther HowardHedy
  • Pat GleasonJoe
  • Don BrodieUsed Car Salesman (uncredited)
  • Edgar G. UlmerDirector
  • Martin MooneyWriter
  • Leon FromkessProducer

Detour Ratings & Reviews

  • .LAGApril 22, 2025
    A sad-sack nightclub New York City piano man loses the love of his life when she leaves to chase her Hollywood dreams. Hitchhiking across the nation to follow her, he gets into the wrong car, and heads down a highway full of misfortune, stolen identity and death.
  • eif999January 26, 2025
    Watched the new Criterion DVD which looks amazing. Just the right amount of grain. Watching the restoration feature made me even more impressed when you realize some of the restoration was done BY hand with painting. Finally a clear, crisp copy of this ultimate film noir.

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