Thumb Tripping (1972): Cast
Thumb Tripping is a 1972 drama directed by Quentin Masters, starring Michael Burns as Gary, Meg Foster and Bruce Dern. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Quentin Masters
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thumb Tripping About?
The premise of Thumb Tripping without spoilers.
The freeway isn’t just a road—it’s their way of life. Gary and Shay, two carefree flower‑children, spend their days hitchhiking along the scenic Pacific Coast, drifting through the stunning Big Sur‑Monterey region of California, embracing freedom and the open highway.
Thumb Tripping Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- couple
- nudity
- two word title
- urination
- female nudity
- truck
- truck driver
- san francisco california
- runaway
- motorcyclist
- motorcycle
- mother daughter relationship
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- monterey california
- marriage
- husband wife relationship
- big sur
- travel
- road movie
- on the road
- love
- journey
- hitchhiker
- eccentricity
- california
- hippie
- hitchhiking
- based on novel
- independent film
Thumb Tripping Cast & Characters
Michael Burns leads the cast as Gary, with Meg Foster as Shay and Bruce Dern as Smitty. Directed by Quentin Masters; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Quentin Masters
- Michael Burns as Gary
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Meg Foster as Shay -
Bruce Dern as Smitty - Larry Hankin as Simp
Also Starring in Thumb Tripping
· 12 more- Joyce Van Patten Mother
- Michael Conrad Diesel
- Marianna Hill Lynn
- Burke Byrnes Jack
- Donald Elson Gas Station Attendant
- William Murphy
- Anna Aries Sandra (uncredited)
- Sundown Spencer Donald
- Eric Butler Eric
- Ed Greenburg Ed
- Jason Goodrow Danny
- Nevada Spencer Judy
More from Quentin Masters
More films directed by Quentin Masters: Midnite Spares, A Dangerous Summer and The Stud.
Thumb Tripping Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thumb Tripping.
Thumb Tripping Also Known As
Also known as “Seks çilginlari”.
- Also known as
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- Seks çilginlari
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Road Trip, Roadtripper and On the Go.
Thumb Tripping FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thumb Tripping, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thumb Tripping?
Thumb Tripping runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Thumb Tripping released?
Thumb Tripping was released on October 1, 1972.
Who directed Thumb Tripping?
Thumb Tripping was directed by Quentin Masters.
More films by Quentin Masters Who is in the cast of Thumb Tripping?
Thumb Tripping stars Michael Burns as Gary, Meg Foster as Shay and Bruce Dern as Smitty, among 16 credited actors.
Does Thumb Tripping have a post-credit scene?
No. Thumb Tripping has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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