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The Hitchhiker

  • TV Series
  • 1983–19911983–1991
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 26m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.6K
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Fictional stories are told in this television series by The Hitchhiker. Each story is usually a mysterious thriller.Fictional stories are told in this television series by The Hitchhiker. Each story is usually a mysterious thriller.Fictional stories are told in this television series by The Hitchhiker. Each story is usually a mysterious thriller.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,715
8
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    • Creators
      • Lewis Chesler
      • Riff Markowitz
      • Richard Rothstein
    • Stars
      • Page Fletcher
      • Nicholas Campbell
      • Vincent Grass
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    • Creators
      • Lewis Chesler
      • Riff Markowitz
      • Richard Rothstein
    • Stars
      • Page Fletcher
      • Nicholas Campbell
      • Vincent Grass
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    • 23User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 21 nominations

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    Page Fletcher
    Page Fletcher
    • The Hitchhiker
    83 episodes83 eps • 1983–1997
    Nicholas Campbell
    Nicholas Campbell
    • The Hitchhiker
    3 episodes3 eps • 1983–1990
    Vincent Grass
    Vincent Grass
    • Cop…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1989–1990
    Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley
    • Angelica…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    Shannon Tweed
    Shannon Tweed
    • Barbara…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    Andrew Gillies
    Andrew Gillies
    • Richard Mattel…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1997
    Jean-Pierre Stewart
    • Derval…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1991
    Jill Hennessy
    Jill Hennessy
    • Elisabeth…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Daniel Briquet
    • Arthur…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1991
    Laura Favali
    Laura Favali
    • Alice…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Garwin Sanford
    Garwin Sanford
    • Duncan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1990
    Carolyn Dunn
    • Michelle…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1990
    Nadia Capone
    • Chloe…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1997
    Huguette Faget
    Huguette Faget
    • Eleonore…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Philippe Loffredo
    • George Greeves…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Krista Bridges
    Krista Bridges
    • Killer Hooker…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1990
    Tom Heaton
    Tom Heaton
    • Paul…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1983–1986
    Lawrence Bayne
    Lawrence Bayne
    • Teddy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1990
    • Creators
      • Lewis Chesler
      • Riff Markowitz
      • Richard Rothstein
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    • Trivia
      This was the first dramatic TV series made by the Home Box Office (HBO) cable TV network.
    • Alternate versions
      Episodes produced from 1983-1988 included nudity that had to be edited out when the episodes appeared in syndication.
    • Connections
      Referenced in You Don't Know Jack: Television (1997)

    User reviews23

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    One of the best suspense and thriller series in TV history.
    "The, Hitchhiker" had it all mixed into every episode a little suspense, drama, terror, revenge, sex, and fun. This series always kept you on the edge of your seat you never knew what was going to happen, every episode was well written and the acting was clever the series featured many movie stars and stars of other series. I remember watching most of my episodes of "The, Hitchhiker" in the early 90's on the USA Network it became an every Friday and Saturday night thing with me that was to tune in and watch "The, Hitchhiker". I remember that HBO originally started this series in the mid 80's and it lasted until 1989. Each episode starts out with the eerie theme music which in my opinion was one of the best in TV history. Then Page Fletcher who was just great as the hitchhiker starts each episode off with an introduction speech and then summarized the story with a closing speech in the end. Each episode was full of mystery and suspense one of my favorite was "The, Legendary Billy B." with Kirstie Alley as a nosy reporter who gets what she deserves. Almost every episode featured beautiful women and it's bulk of sexy moments. My favorite and most remembered was "Videodate" with the hot and sexy Shannon Tweed. I miss this series so much I wish that some network would once again start showing reruns. To my knowledge no network shows "The, Hitchhiker" reruns, I was told that certain episodes are available on VHS volume tape I wish I could find the tapes or someone would let me know where I could find the tapes at. "The, Hitchhiker" was one of my favorite series of all-time I suggest you watch many episodes if you haven't, you will be glad you did.
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    • Release date
      • November 23, 1983 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hitchhiker - Unglaubliche Geschichten
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Corazon Productions
      • Quintina Productions
      • DIC Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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