Riding the Bullet

"The dead travel fast"

In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.

Director: Mick Garris

Cast

Jonathan Jackson

Alan Parker

Barbara Hershey

Jean Parker

David Arquette

George Staub

Erika Christensen

Jessica Hadley

Cliff Robertson

Farmer

Nicky Katt

Ferris

Matt Frewer

Mr. Clarkson

Barry W. Levy

Julian Parker