Deadhead Miles(1972)
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Deadhead Miles 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.
Deadhead Miles (1972) is a comedy film directed by Vernon Zimmerman, released on August 8, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, Charles Durning and Héctor Elizondo. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Vernon Zimmerman
- Writers:
- Vernon Zimmerman, Terrence Malick
- Producers:
- Vernon Zimmerman
- Cinematographer:
- Ralph Woolsey
- Composer:
- Jimmie Haskell
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Deadhead Miles Cast & Crew
Main 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
Oliver Clark
as Durazno
- Patrick Campbell
Patrick Campbell
as Scale House Attendant
Lawrence Wolf
as Pineapple
William Duell
as Auto Parts Salesman
Key crew
Directed by Vernon Zimmerman, written by Vernon Zimmerman and Terrence Malick, produced by Vernon Zimmerman.
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Deadhead Miles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Deadhead Miles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deadhead Miles online?
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Who stars in Deadhead Miles?
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The main cast of Deadhead Miles (1972) includes Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, Charles Durning, Héctor Elizondo and Bruce Bennett. The film was directed by Vernon Zimmerman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deadhead Miles released?
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Deadhead Miles was released on August 8, 1972 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Deadhead Miles worth watching?
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Deadhead Miles (1972) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.