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The Hitchhiker (1983 – 1991)

The Hitchhiker

^{(1983 – 1991)}

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Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller

November 23rd, 1983

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Synopsis

The Hitchhiker is a mystery anthology series that aired from 1983 to 1987 on HBO and First Choice in Canada. The series later moved to the USA Network from 1989 to 1991.

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Cast

Page Fletcher
The Hitchhiker
Nicholas Campbell
The Hitchhiker
Vincent Grass
Cop
Kirstie Alley
Angelica
Shannon Tweed
Barbara
Andrew Gillies
Richard Mattel
Jean-Pierre Stewart
Derval
Jill Hennessy
Elisabeth
Daniel Briquet
Arthur
Laura Favali
Alice
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Directors

Bruno Gantillon
(7 episodes, 1989-1991)
Phillip Noyce
(5 episodes, 1985-1989)
John Laing
(5 episodes, 1987-1989)
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Producers

Lewis Chesler
executive producer / producer (83 episodes, 1983-1997)
Tab Baird
producer / supervising producer (45 episodes, 1989-1997)
Boudjemaa Dahmane
executive producer
(45 episodes, 1989-1997)
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Writers

Lewis Chesler
creator
(79 episodes, 1984-1997)
Lewis Chesler
created by
(2 episodes, 1985-1987)
Lewis Chesler
written by
(2 episodes, 1983)
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Taglines

He takes you places you don't want to visit alone.
Once you pick up The Hitchhiker, get ready for a journey you'll never forget.
Hop on board with The Hitchhiker. It's a ride you'll never forget.

Keywords

revenge
nudity
male nudity
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Country of Origin

Canada
France

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 5th, 1991 (Argentina)
September 13th, 1986 (France)
October 13th, 1989 (Germany)
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Alternative Titles

The Hitchhiker (original title)
El caminante (Argentina)
O Carona (Brazil)
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Locations

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

DIC Entertainment (1987-1989) (as DiC Enterprises)
Atlantique Productions (1989-1991)
Cinq Productions (1989-1991)
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Distribution Companies

Image Home Entertainment (laserdisc)
Rysher Entertainment (1995-1996)
Rysher Entertainment (1995-1996)
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Inter Video (24 frame playback)

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