Deadhead Miles (1972)
Sit back and take a look at the heavy side of life through the window of a semi...
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.
Director: Vernon Zimmerman
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 8, 1972
Cast
- Alan Arkin - Cooper
- Paul Benedict - Hitchhiker
- Charles Durning - Truck Driver in Cafe
- Héctor Elizondo - Duke
- Bruce Bennett - Johnny Mesquitero
- Ida Lupino - Ida Lupino
- George Raft - George Raft
- Loretta Swit - Lady with glass eye
- Oliver Clark - Durazno
- Patrick Campbell - Scale House Attendant
Screenplay
- Terrence Malick (Screenplay)
- Vernon Zimmerman (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ralph Woolsey
Editing: Danford B. Greene, Bud S. Smith
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
satire, truck driver
More Films by Director: Vernon Zimmerman
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deadhead Miles about?
- 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.
- Who directed Deadhead Miles?
- Deadhead Miles was directed by Vernon Zimmerman.
- Who stars in Deadhead Miles?
- Deadhead Miles stars Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, Charles Durning, Héctor Elizondo, Bruce Bennett, Ida Lupino.
- How long is Deadhead Miles?
- Deadhead Miles has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Deadhead Miles?
- Deadhead Miles is a Comedy film.
- Where was Deadhead Miles produced?
- Deadhead Miles was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Deadhead Miles?
- The themes of Deadhead Miles include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.