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.
- Lorenzo VerdeApril 22, 2025A 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.
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Detour was released on November 30, 1945.
Detour was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Detour has a runtime of 68m.
Detour was produced by Leon Fromkess.
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.
The key characters in Detour are Al Roberts (Tom Neal), Vera (Ann Savage), Sue Harvey (Claudia Drake).
Detour is rated Not Rated.
Detour is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Detour has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Detour had a budget of $30,000.
Detour has made $16,172 at the box office.