The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1947, The Devil Thumbs a Ride is a crime film directed by Felix E. Feist, running about 62 minutes. “He'll kill until he dies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to spend the night at an unoccupied beach house. The police close in as one by one, the others learn that Morgan is a killer.
Who’s in it. The Devil Thumbs a Ride stars Lawrence Tierney as Steve Morgan, Ted North as Jimmy 'Fergie' Ferguson, Nan Leslie as Beulah Zorn, alias Carol Demming and Betty Lawford as Agnes Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Devil Thumbs a Ride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil Thumbs a Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil Thumbs a Ride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil Thumbs a Ride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil Thumbs a Ride worth watching?
- The Devil Thumbs a Ride holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
- The Devil Thumbs a Ride stars Lawrence Tierney, Ted North, Nan Leslie, Betty Lawford and Andrew Tombes.
- When was The Devil Thumbs a Ride released?
- The Devil Thumbs a Ride was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.