Riding the Bullet

Directed by Mick Garris

Written by Stephen King, Mick Garris

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.

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

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Jackson Warris

Alan, Age 6

Jeffrey Ballard

Alan, Age 12

Peter LaCroix

Mature Alan

Chris Gauthier

Hector Passmore