The Devil Thumbs a Ride
"He'll kill until he dies!"
Originally released in 1947. The Devil Thumbs a Ride is a thriller/crime film. directed by Felix E. Feist. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lawrence Tierney, Ted North, and Nan Leslie
Synopsis
Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to spend the night at an unoccupied beach house. The police close in as one by one, the others learn that Morgan is a killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lawrence Tierney
as Steve Morgan
Ted North
as Jimmy 'Fergie' Ferguson
Nan Leslie
as Beulah Zorn, alias Carol Demming
Betty Lawford
as Agnes Smith
Andrew Tombes
as Joe Brayden, Night Watchman
Harry Shannon
as Detective Owens, San Diego Police
Marian Carr
as Diane Ferguson
William Gould
as Police Capt. Martin, San Diego Police
Josephine Whittell
as Diane's mother
Phil Warren
as Pete, Roadblock Motorcycle Cop
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil Thumbs a Ride about?
Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to ...
Who directed The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride was directed by Felix E. Feist.
How long is The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was The Devil Thumbs a Ride released?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride was released on February 20, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The main cast of The Devil Thumbs a Ride includes Lawrence Tierney, Ted North, Nan Leslie, Betty Lawford, Andrew Tombes.