United States / Nov 14, 1945 / Boston
He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!
1h 8min
Overall average
5.0/10
Videos
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Don Brodie | Used Car Salesman (uncredited) |
| Roger Clark | Cop (uncredited) |
| Eddie Hall | Used Car Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Harry Mayo | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Harry Strang | California Border Patrolman (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Detour |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | PRC |
| Release date | 30 novembre 1945 |
| Production | Leon Fromkess, Martin Mooney |
| Writer | Martin Goldsmith |
| Editing | George McGuire |
| Cinematography | Benjamin H. Kline |
| Assistant directors | William A. Calihan Jr., Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Camera operators | Benjamin H. Kline |
| Additional photography | Benjamin H. Kline |
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| Production design | Edward C. Jewell, Glenn P. Thompson |
| Art direction | Edward C. Jewell, Glenn P. Thompson |
| Set decoration | Glenn P. Thompson, Edward C. Jewell |
| Music | Leo Erdody, Max M. Hutchinson |
| Sound | Leo Erdody, Max M. Hutchinson |
| Costume design | Mona Barry, Bud Westmore |
| Makeup | Bud Westmore, Mona Barry |
| Hairstyling | Mona Barry, Bud Westmore |
| Budget | 30.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Netherlands / Jul 03, 2021 / Eye Filmmuseum
Theatrical release
United States / Nov 30, 1945 / NR
Canada / Jan 25, 1946 / PG
Argentina / Jan 09, 1947
Mexico / Jul 25, 1947 / B
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France / Oct 03, 1990
Physical media
France / Apr 14, 2005 / DVD
Netherlands / Oct 17, 2005 / DVD
Brazil / Jul 22, 2010 / 12
TV
Italy / Jan 19, 1978
Germany / Dec 12, 1978
Spain / Aug 26, 2000
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