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Easy Rider

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Cult road movie, di rected by and starri ng
Dennis Hopper
Also starring Peter Fonda
Two motorcyclists, Billy and Wyatt, decide to drop out and, with the money from a drug deal, travel across the US to New Orleans in time for Mardi Gras.
Among the characters they encounter is George Hanson , an alcoholic lawyer, who decides to join them on their odyssey. A documentary about the making of this film follows at 1.35am.
(1969,18) * See Films: pp 50-57 *****

Contributors

Unknown:
Dennis Hopper
Unknown:
Peter Fonda
Unknown:
George Hanson
Billy:
Dennis Hopper
Wyatt/Captain America':
Peter Fonda
George Hanson:
Jack Nicholson
Connection:
Phil Spector
Jesus:
Antonio Mendoza
Rancher:
Warren Finnerty
Rancher's wife:
Tita Colorado
Jack:
Robert Walker Jr
Mary:
Toni Basil
Karen:
Karen Black
Source: Radio Times

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