The Drifter (1988) Thriller
The Drifter (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.89/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.8/10
The Drifter Plot Synopsis:
A suspensefilled thriller about a successful single woman who, on a deserted road, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker. Once back in the city, THE DRIFTER follows her every move. Every attempt to free herself of his harassment fails until the shocking conclusion is revealed!
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A suspensefilled thriller about a successful single woman who, on a deserted road, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker...
Tagline: A dark, tightly focused thriller.
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Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Drifter Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 22, 2008
Writers: Larry Brand
Producers: Roger Corman, Matt Leipzig, Ken Stein
Editors: Stephen Mark
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The Drifter Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Delaney | ... | Julia Robbins |
| Timothy Bottoms | ... | Arthur |
| Al Shannon | ... | Kriger |
| Miles O''Keeffe | ... | Trey |
| Anna Garduno | ... | Matty (as Anna Gray Garduno) |
| Loren Haynes | ... | Willie Munroe (as Loren Haines) |
| Larry Brand | ... | Morrison |
| Thomas Wagner | ... | Captain Edwards |
| Ernest Alexander | ... | Eugene |
| JoAnn Willette | ... | Carrie (as Joanne Willette) |
| Gil Christner | ... | Gas Attendant |
| Al Guarino | ... | Joe Santini |
| George Derby | ... | Jawbone |
| Bodacious Bob McVickery | ... | Bodacious |
| Rebecca Reynolds | ... | Biker Chick |
| Charles Zucker | ... | Jerome |
| Patrick McCord | ... | Mr. Sk**k |
| Ken Stein | ... | Shopper |
| Myvanwy Jenn | ... | Woman in Bathroom |
| Bruce Vilanch | ... | Cook |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kim Delaney (b. November 29, 1958) – Julia Robbins
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Kim Delany - Timothy Bottoms (b. August 30, 1951) – Arthur
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Tim Bottoms - Al Shannon – Kriger
- Miles O''Keeffe (b. June 20, 1954) – Trey
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Miles O'Keefe - Anna Garduno – Matty (as Anna Gray Garduno)
- Loren Haynes – Willie Munroe (as Loren Haines)
Also known as: Loren Haines | Loren Hayes - Larry Brand – Morrison
- Thomas Wagner – Captain Edwards
- Ernest Alexander – Eugene
- JoAnn Willette (b. October 12, 1963) – Carrie (as Joanne Willette)
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Jo Ann Willette | JoAnne Willette | Joanne Willette | Joann Willette - Gil Christner, as Gas Attendant, passed away at age 66 in .
Sign: Gemini - Al Guarino – Joe Santini
- George Derby – Jawbone
Also known as: George H. Derby - Bodacious Bob McVickery – Bodacious
- Rebecca Reynolds – Biker Chick
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