Pregnant, on the run, and hitchhiking with a wild crew—welcome to the outlaw highways of 1972.
THE HITCHHIKERS
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A girl is forced to leave home when she learns she's pregnant. On the road, she hooks up with a group of other girls who make a living by hitchhiking in sexy clothes and then robbing the men who pick them up.
Quick Answer
The Hitchhikers is a 1972 American action-drama film directed by Beverly Sebastian and Ferd Sebastian about a runaway pregnant girl who joins a group of women hitchhiking and robbing men on the road.
Programmer's Pick
This is hixploitation with a vengeance—hot pants, marijuana, and a school bus full of trouble. The Sebastian duo serves up a roadside drama where the hitchhikers do more than just stick out their thumbs.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Follow Maggie and her crew as they turn hitchhiking into a weapon of survival and subversion.
From marijuana-fueled scenes to braless hot pants fashion, the film is a time capsule of early '70s exploitation cinema.
The hitchhikers aren't just along for the ride—they're running the show, robbing and outwitting their would-be protectors.
Beverly and Ferd Sebastian bring their signature independent flair to a story that refuses to play by the rules.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Hitchhikers released? +
The Hitchhikers was released in 1972.
Who directed The Hitchhikers? +
The Hitchhikers was directed by Beverly Sebastian and Ferd Sebastian.
How long is The Hitchhikers? +
The Hitchhikers has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is The Hitchhikers? +
The Hitchhikers is an action-drama film.
Where can I watch The Hitchhikers? +
You can watch The Hitchhikers on SassyFlix.
