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Released in the United States on February 21, 1986, the film was initially met with tepid critical and commercial response, grossing $5.8 million on a $7.9 million budget. Opinion of The Hitcher improved in later years, however, with Hauer’s performance receiving praise. The film was followed by a 2003 sequel, which featured Howell reprising his role, and a 2007 remake. Casts: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn, John M. Jackson, Billy Green Bush, Jack Thibeau, Armin Shimerman, Gene Davis, Jon Van Ness, Henry Darrow, Tony Epper, Tom Spratley, Garth Shaw. Directed: Robert Harmon. Produced: David Bombyk, Kip Ohman. Screenplay: Eric Red. Edited: Frank J. Urioste. Cinematography: John Seale. Music: Mark Isham. Release: February 21, 1986. Distributed: Tri-Star Pictures. Production companies: HBO Pictures, Silver Screen Partners.
