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Andrea's Story: A Hitchhiking Tragedy

A pretty teen-aged girl named Andrea Cranston and her boyfriend are stranded, and decide to hitchhike home. A nice man driving a green Dodge Coronet gives them a ride. After dropping the boyfriend off at home, the nice man reveals his true colors and declares ""We're going for a ride."" The man takes Andrea to a remote location, knocks her out and rapes her. This story explores the dangers of hitchhiking and the boyfriend's efforts to track down Andrea's assailant. In the end, the man is caught, and it's revealed he has raped more than one girl in his time.

English
  • Originally Aired December 7, 1983
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network ABC (US)
  • Created February 4, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
Paul W. Cooper Writer
Gloria D. Miklowitz Writer
Carrie Snodgress Guest Star
Matt Clark Guest Star
Dennis Tracy Guest Star
Kristina Sorenson Guest Star
Kirk Cameron Guest Star
Terry Wills Guest Star
Terry Burns Guest Star
Michele Greene Guest Star
Jeannie Linero Guest Star
Moosie Drier Guest Star
Robert DoQui Guest Star
Oliver Fuselier Guest Star
Robert Mandel Director