The wild thugs of San Francisco

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Movie
German title The wild thugs of San Francisco
Original title Hell's Angels on Wheels
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1967
length 91 minutes
Age rating FSK 18
Rod
Director Richard Rush
script R. Wright Campbell
production Joe Solomon
music Stu Phillips
camera László Kovács
cut William Martin
occupation

The wild thugs of San Francisco (original title: Hell's Angels on Wheels ) is an American action film .

action

The outsider and casual worker Poet works at a remote gas station. One day he receives a visit from the rock gang Hells Angels , led by Buddy. Poet joins the gang and quickly adapts to the harsh customs and traditions. As the game progresses, Shil attracts the attention of Shil, who is the bride of the gang leader. A deadly conflict arises.

criticism

The Lexicon of International Films notes: "With all reservations, the image of a youth distancing themselves from society becomes clear."

Trivia

The actors listed include The Oakland Hells Angels, The Hells Angels of San Francisco, The Hells Angels of Daly City, The Hells Angels of Richmond, and The Nomads of Sacramento California. Also Sonny Barger as President of the Hells Angels; Barger is also listed as a "technical advisor".

literature

  • Thomas Koebner , Kerstin-Luise Neumann: Classic films: 1965–1981, volume 3. Philipp Reclam jun. 1995, ISBN 3-150-3002-31 .
  • Maxim X: Everything about motorcycles: Stories, legends and facts: from the myth of brands, from technology and sex, from cinema, music and aesthetics, from celebrities, women and bikers, from racing drivers, racetracks and machines. Europa Verlag 2003, ISBN 3-203-8015-07 , p. 100.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. The Wild Thugs of San Francisco. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed May 10, 2020 .Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used 
  2. imdb.com: The Wild Thugs of San Francisco (1967) Full Cast & Crew