The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947)
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Movie Info
The Devil Thumbs a Ride is a vintage film noir made by a director with something of a cult following as a director of atmospheric, extremely low-budget films such as The Man Who Cheated Himself. In The Devil Thumbs a Ride, a drunk salesman, Jimmy (Ted North) gives a ride to a hitchhiker Steve (Lawrence Tierney), an escaping murderer. He also picks up two young girls, and they all hide out in a beach house as the police close in. The ending is a surprise to even seasoned film noir fans. Lawrence Tierney one of the best of the hard-boiled, tough guy actors is great as the confident, menacing Steve. Considered a reliable director of "B" movies during his lifetime, Feist has become respected by film buffs everywhere for his ability to convey a unique, dark sensibility and mood.
Cast
Lawrence Tierney
as Steve Morgan
as Steve Morgan
Ted North
as Jimmy 'Fergie' Ferguson
as Jimmy 'Fergie' Ferguson
Nan Leslie
as Beulah Zorn, alias Carol Demming
as Beulah Zorn, alias Carol Demming
Betty Lawford
as Agnes Smith
as Agnes Smith
Andrew Tombes
as Joe Brayden
as Joe Brayden
Harry Shannon
as Owens
as Owens
Glenn Vernon
as Jack
as Jack
Marian Carr
as Diane
as Diane
William Gould
as Capt. Martin
as Capt. Martin
Josephine Whittell
as Mother
as Mother
Phil Warren
as Pete
as Pete
Philip Warren
as Pete
as Pete
Robert Malcolm Young
as Sheriff
as Sheriff
Arthur Q. Bryan
as Mac (man with dog)
as Mac (man with dog)
Critic Reviews for The Devil Thumbs a Ride
All Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (1)
Lawrence Tierney's particular brand of sinister menace makes this "B" film one of the most jaw-dropping, startling examples of film noir I've ever seen.
May 15, 2009 | Full Review…
It ends up as a ride to nowhere.
February 2, 2007 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
This programmer from RKO has most of the things you'd expect from a low-budget noir, and just enough innovation to please the casual fan.
June 9, 2006 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Devil Thumbs a Ride
it's the most fun i've had since 'detour'! if you're a fan of lawrence tierney, u gotta see this. and it's on youtube!!
Stella Dallas
Super Reviewer
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