Easy Rider Movie Review 1969

Slim-budget, generation-defining movie. Two young men in late 1960s undertake a motorcycle trek throughout the Southwest in search of the real essence of America. Along the way they encounter hippies, rednecks, prostitutes, drugs, Nicholson, and tragedy. One of the highest-grossing pictures of the decade, undoubtedly an influence on two generations of "youth-oriented dramas," which all tried unsuccessfully to duplicate the original accomplishment. Psychedelic scenes and a great role for Nicholson are added bonuses. Look for the graveyard dancing scene in New Orleans. Features one of the best '60s rock scores around, including "Mean Streets" and "The Wanderers."

Distribution

Critics' Choice Video & DVD, PO Box 749, Itasca, IL 60143, Toll-free: 800-993-6357, Email: vcatalog@ccvideo.com, URL: http://www.ccvideo.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 94 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Thumbs Up, Rebel Without a Cause, Road Trip, Sanity Check, Buddies, Period Piece: 1960s, Bikers, Top Grossing Films of 1969, Anti-Heroes, New Orleans

Screenplay

Terry Southern, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper

Cast

Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Toni Basil, Robert Walker, Luana Anders, Luke Askew, Warren Finnerty, Mac Mashorian, Antonio Mendoza, Sabrina Scharf, Phil Spector

Cinematography

Laszlo Kovacs

Director

Dennis Hopper

Producer

Columbia Pictures, Pando Company, Raybert Productions

Awards

AFI 1998: Top 100, Natl. Film Reg. 1998;; N.Y. Film Critics 1969: Support. Actor (Nicholson); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1969: Support. Actor (Nicholson).