Cast of The Hitcher

Rutger Hauer portrays John Ryder, a menacing hitchhiker who terrorizes a young man during a road trip.

C. Thomas Howell plays Jim Halsey, the main character who picks up the hitchhiker with disastrous consequences.

Jennifer Jason Leigh takes on the role of Nash, a character caught in the deadly game between Jim and John Ryder.

Jeffrey DeMunn portrays Captain Esteridge, a law enforcement officer involved in the hunt for the dangerous hitchhiker.

Billy Green Bush plays Trooper Donner, one of the law enforcement officers trying to catch John Ryder.

John M. Jackson appears as Sergeant Starr, another law enforcement officer in pursuit of the elusive hitchhiker.

Henry Darrow is Trooper Hancock, part of the team trying to stop the dangerous John Ryder.

Jon Van Ness portrays Trooper Hapscomb, a member of law enforcement caught up in the deadly cat-and-mouse game.

Jack Thibeau plays Trooper Prestone, one of the officers trying to apprehend the elusive hitchhiker.

Armin Shimerman appears as the Interrogation Sergeant, involved in the investigation following the deadly encounters.

Gene Davis is Trooper Dodge, a member of law enforcement trying to stop the dangerous hitchhiker.

Tony Epper portrays Trooper Conners, part of the team trying to catch the menacing John Ryder.