Deadhead Miles
"Sit back and take a look at the heavy side of life through the window of a semi..."
Originally released in 1972. Deadhead Miles is a comedy film. directed by Vernon Zimmerman.
Starring Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, and Charles Durning
Synopsis
A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in his 18 wheeler mumbling manic, southern accented non sequiturs; carnivalizing roadside stops and happenstance towns while out-weirding cops and weigh stations with his new cryptic, over-coated hitchhiker buddy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Arkin
as Cooper
Paul Benedict
as Hitchhiker
Charles Durning
as Truck Driver in Cafe
Héctor Elizondo
as Duke
Bruce Bennett
as Johnny Mesquitero
Ida Lupino
as Ida Lupino
George Raft
as George Raft
Loretta Swit
as Lady with glass eye
Oliver Clark
as Durazno
Patrick Campbell
as Scale House Attendant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deadhead Miles about?
A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in his 18 wheeler mumbling manic, southern accented non sequiturs; carnivalizing roadside stops and happen...
Who directed Deadhead Miles?
Deadhead Miles was directed by Vernon Zimmerman.
How long is Deadhead Miles?
Deadhead Miles has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Deadhead Miles released?
Deadhead Miles was released on August 8, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deadhead Miles?
The main cast of Deadhead Miles includes Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, Charles Durning, Héctor Elizondo, Bruce Bennett.