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The Loveless (1981) | Criteria

Still from The Loveless — The Loveless (1981) — Kathryn Bigelow, Monty MontgomeryPhotographed by Doyle Smith

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Kathryn Bigelow, Monty Montgomery

The Loveless

English / 1981 / 1h 23m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.09/5·16.9K ratings·6.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Trouble ensues when a motorcycle gang stops in a small southern town while heading to the races at Daytona.

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Three by Kathryn Bigelow
Position 1
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Additions: September 2020
Position 49

Credits

Crew

DirectorKathryn Bigelow, Monty Montgomery

WriterKathryn Bigelow, Monty Montgomery

CinematographerDoyle Smith

ComposerRobert Gordon

EditorNancy Kanter

ProducerGrafton Nunes, A. Kitman Ho

Cast

Willem Dafoeas Vance

Robert Gordonas Davis

Marin Kanteras Telena

J. Don Fergusonas Tarver

Tina L'Hotskyas Sportster Debbie

Lawrence Matareseas La Ville

Danny Rosenas Ricky

Phillip Kimbroughas Hurley

Ken Callas Buck

Elizabeth Gansas Augusta (stripping waitress)

Margaret Jo Leeas Evie (waitress)

John Kingas John

Bob Hannahas Sid

Jane Bermanas Lady in T-Bird

Allan Huntas Customer in lounge

Virginia Loganas Customer in lounge

Nicholas Warfas Customer in lounge

C. Alan Rawlins Sr.as Local Youth (as Alan Rawlins)