Deadhead Miles
1972, English. Directed by Vernon Zimmerman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Vernon ZimmermanDirector
- Alan ArkinCooper
- Paul BenedictHitchhiker
- Charles DurningTruck Driver in Cafe
- Héctor ElizondoDuke
- Bruce BennettJohnny Mesquitero
- Ida LupinoIda Lupino
- George RaftGeorge Raft
- Loretta SwitLady with glass eye
- Oliver ClarkDurazno
- Patrick CampbellScale House Attendant
- Lawrence WolfPineapple
- William DuellAuto Parts Salesman
Details
- Released
- 8 August 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terrence Malick, Vernon Zimmerman
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How long is Deadhead Miles?
Deadhead Miles runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Deadhead Miles is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Deadhead Miles on?
Deadhead Miles isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 August 1972. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Deadhead Miles?
If you liked Deadhead Miles, try Amazon Women on the Moon, The Roast of Tom Brady, Louis C.K.: Ridiculous.
Who directed Deadhead Miles?
Deadhead Miles (1972) was directed by Vernon Zimmerman and stars Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, Charles Durning.