The Hitch-Hiker

Directed by Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino’s taut thriller transports film noir from its urban setting to the dusty desert. Two men on a fishing trip pick up a hitchhiker; he turns out to be a psychotic escaped convict intent on murdering the men when the ride is over.

Chosen for My Noir by

MJ Hyland, lecturer, novelist and editor.

Duration:
70 minutes

Languages:
English and Spanish

Subtitles:
Partial English

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
1953