Detour (1945)
Description: 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.
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Producer: edgar g ulmer
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 338 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 15:54:48
Genre:
Drama
Thriller
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User Reviews
george cukor
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
denison clift
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
james dearden
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
bert i gordon
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
hou cheng
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
harold young
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
giorgio simonelli
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
clifford sanforth
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
kazuhiko yamaguchi
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
rupert julian
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
alfred zeisler
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
charles reisner
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
edmund goulding
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
buster keaton
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
paul frees
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
r g springsteen
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
sung ting-mei
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
joseph seiden
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
carl pierson
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
maurice tourneur
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.