Detour(1945)
He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!
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.
Movie: Detour
Top 10 Billed Cast
Al Roberts
Vera
Sue Harvey
Charles Haskell Jr.
Diner Owner Gus
Hedy
Joe
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
Cop (uncredited)
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
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Bill Hader on Detour
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