Episode

The Hitchhiker: A Function of Control

Name: The Hitchhiker: A Function of Control
Released: 1990-11-09
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Page Fletcher, Nicholas Campbell, Garwin Sanford, Shannon Tweed, Lawrence Bayne

The HitchhikerSeason 41990-11-09

Overview

A woman in love with her boss accidentally kills his wife. From there on things spiral out of control.

Details

Series: The Hitchhiker
Season: Season 4
Episode: Episode 8
Air date: 1990-11-09
Runtime: 30 min

Episode context

A Function of Control is Episode 8 in Season 4 of The Hitchhiker. It aired on 1990-11-09. The runtime is 30 min.

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