Still from Easy Rider — Easy Rider (1969) — Dennis HopperPhotographed by László Kovács

Dennis Hopper

Easy Rider

Name: Easy Rider
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Released: 1969
Duration: 95 min

United States / English / 1969 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Adventure

Criterion Collection: Spine №545
Letterboxd: 3.77/5·146.2K ratings·27K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorDennis Hopper

WriterTerry Southern, Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda

CinematographerLászló Kovács

EditorDonn Cambern

ProducerPeter Fonda

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

Carmen Phillipsas Mime #2

Ellie Wood Walkeras Mime #3

Michael Patakias Mime #4

George Fowler Jr.as Guard

Keith Greenas Sheriff

Hayward Robillardas Cat Man

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Out of the Blue1981

Both directed by Dennis Hopper, and both starring Dennis Hopper

Or

Vagabond1985Both on Top 10 lists by Harris Dickinson and Illeana Douglas

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