The Hitcher

A deserted highway, a stormy night, a lone CB radio crackle. A luxury car speeds, a tired driver, a mysterious hitchhiker appears. This thriller peaks just after dusk on a long road trip.

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Robert Harmon directed The Hitcher in 1986. See Robert Harmon's full filmography, where to start with Robert Harmon, or where to go after you've seen everything by Robert Harmon.

The Hitcher was released in 1986 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 98 minutes.