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Easy Rider (1969)

โ€œA man went looking for America and couldnโ€™t find it anywhere...โ€

7.0/10 ยท 2,230 votes 1h 36m r AdventureDrama

#8 of 12 films from 1969 #588 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Dennis Hopper ยท Written by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Terry Southern

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Overview

Wyatt and Billy, two Harley-riding hippies, complete a drug deal in Southern California and decide to travel cross-country in search of spiritual truth.

Cast

Peter Fondaas Wyatt
Dennis Hopperas Billy
Jack Nicholsonas George Hanson
Antonio Mendozaas Jesus
Phil Spectoras Connection
Mac Mashourianas Bodyguard
Warren Finnertyas Rancher
Tita Coloradoas Rancher's Wife
Luke Askewas Stranger on Highway
Luana Andersas Lisa
Sabrina Scharfas Sarah
Sandy Brown Wyethas Joanne
Robert Walker Jr.as Jack
Robert Ballas Mime #1

Facts

Release dateJune 26, 1969
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” shorter as the 1969 average of 116 min
GenresAdventure, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$400,000
Box office$60,000,000 (150.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0064276

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Questions

How long is Easy Rider?
Easy Rider runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Easy Rider worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,230 votes, which places it #8 of 12 films released in 1969 in this index (top 42%) and #588 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Easy Rider?
Easy Rider was directed by Dennis Hopper. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Colors (1988).
Who stars in Easy Rider?
Peter Fonda as Wyatt; Dennis Hopper as Billy; Jack Nicholson as George Hanson; Antonio Mendoza as Jesus; Phil Spector as Connection; Mac Mashourian as Bodyguard.
What is Easy Rider rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Easy Rider?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34740.

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