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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonLawrence 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. |
| Goatdog's MoviesMichael W. Phillips, Jr.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. |
| User ReviewStella Dit'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!! |
| User ReviewIlsa LLawrence Tierney is perfect as the devil in this fast paced noir that sustains an atmosphere of menace throughout. |
| User ReviewAnssi VThis films has been made with right attitude. Split Second uses kidnapping theme more freshly but Devil thumbs a ride is more compact, no dead scenes. And Betty Lawford is lovely. |
| User ReviewArt SThis noir-ish B-movie quickie (only 62 minutes) coasts along on the personality of Lawrence Tierney - he's a tough guy and presumably the devil incarnate of the title. When a tipsy travelling salesman picks him up, Tierney is all smooth-talking (as the devil is wont to be) and convinces the hapless slub to do all manner of things to aid and abet Tierney's flight from the law. You see, he's on the lam after a hold-up turned murder. They pick up two gals also needing a ride (in the stretch between San Diego and L. A.) and wind up at the beach house of the salesman's colleague (out of town). All the while, the cops are closing in, assisted by a smart gas station attendant. Tierney alternates between smooth and merciless, trying hard not to show his true colours too often but soon everyone knows and the cops show up for the final showdown. It holds up pretty well for what it is but Born to Kill (also 1947) is the stronger Tierney vehicle. He never became a star (purportedly because of drink and off-screen punch-outs) but Tarantino did give him a final heyday in Reservoir Dogs. |
| User ReviewScott CA somewhat silly, but tight and enjoyable little b-thriller from the golden age of Hollywood. Stars Lawrence Tierney of 'Reservoir Dogs'. |
| User ReviewMatthew Lgreat low budget noir Tierney (res dogs) is fantastic as a hood looking to exploit those around him. great stuff. |
