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.
Detour (1945) is a drama and thriller film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, released on November 30, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake and Edmund MacDonald. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 426 ratings.
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Tom Neal
as Al Roberts
Ann Savage
as Vera
Claudia Drake
as Sue Harvey
Edmund MacDonald
as Charles Haskell Jr.
Tim Ryan
as Diner Owner Gus
Esther Howard
as Hedy
Pat Gleason
as Joe
Don Brodie
as Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
Roger Clark
as Cop (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
as Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
Harry Mayo
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Harry Strang
as California Border Patrolman (uncredited)
Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, written by Martin Goldsmith and Martin Goldsmith, produced by Leon Fromkess.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 426 ratings.
This was excellent. One of my very favourite film noirs--and at a fraction of the budget. It made me instantly want to see ALL of Ulmer's films--as well as a lot more of Ann Savage. A priceless find for the adventurous cinephile.
Reviewed on July 31, 2016
Sleazy Nightmare! Playing out as some kind of fate accompanied nightmare, Detour demands repeat viewings since the running time is so short it leaves you hankering for more come the end. We follow the protagonist Al Roberts on the road, and watch (with accompanied narration) a sequence of events that see him in the middle of nowhere at a diner fearing for his future. Devilishly dark in tone, the film relies on a…
Reviewed on April 19, 2020
I think that in order to get anything from this film noir, you have to accept from the outset that the acting is pretty poor. An implausibly weak Tom Neal, a downright irritating Ann Savage & an especially wooden Claudia Drake make this something you might win a perseverance award for, for sticking with. Tom Neal is driving across the USA when he makes a decision he soon regrets - picking up a rude, gobby woman…
Reviewed on July 1, 2022
While great fun, _Detour_ feels lacklustre. The final act seems hastily cobbled together, as if the writers need more ideas, leaving the plot and the characters underdeveloped. Yet, it’s delightful; I guess atmosphere wins over plot sometimes.
Reviewed on November 14, 2024
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The main cast of Detour (1945) includes Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake, Edmund MacDonald and Tim Ryan. The film was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Detour was released on November 30, 1945 and runs for 1h 8m.
Detour (1945) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 426 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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