A man went looking for America and couldn’t find it anywhere…|Jun. 26, 1969|USA|95 Min.|R
Genre: Adventure;Drama
Description: Wyatt and Billy, two free-spirited motorcyclists, embark on a journey after smuggling cocaine from Mexico to Los Angeles. After selling their illegal haul, they stash the cash in a plastic tube hidden within the Stars & Stripes-decorated fuel tank of Wyatt’s chopper. Their destination is New Orleans, Louisiana, where they aim to join the Mardi Gras celebrations.
Along the way, they stop at an Arizona farm to fix a flat tire and share a meal with the farmer and his family. Later, they pick up a hippie hitchhiker who invites them to visit his commune. There, they experience the commune’s lifestyle, including the concept of “free love,” as two women, Lisa and Sarah, shift their attention toward Wyatt and Billy. Before departing, the hitchhiker gifts Wyatt some LSD to share with the “right people.”
Their journey takes a turn when they’re arrested in New Mexico for participating in a parade without a permit. In jail, they meet George Hanson, a lawyer who helps them get released and decides to join their trip to New Orleans. During a night of camping, Wyatt and Billy introduce George to marijuana, which he reluctantly tries despite his initial hesitation.
In Louisiana, the trio visits a local diner, where they attract mixed reactions. While the girls find them intriguing, the men and a police officer mock and demean them. Choosing to avoid conflict, Wyatt, Billy, and George leave quietly, continuing their adventure.
“Easy Rider” captures the spirit of freedom, counterculture, and the challenges faced by those who defy societal norms during the late 1960s.
Cast director: Dennis Hopper
Cast actor: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza, Phil Spector, Mac Mashourian, Warren Finnerty, Tita Colorado, Luke Askew, Luana Anders
Original name: Easy Rider