Hopper’s subsequent films didn’t achieve the same applause, but he is still lauded for his Easy Rider roles in movie making history. A new documentary titled Along for the Ride recounts the life of Easy Rider’s director Dennis Hopper (who also played the role of Billy in the movie). Years later, echoes of Easy Rider ring through the culture in documentaries, bike tours, film schools and even the Super Bowl.Įasy Rider isn’t just living on in the hearts of baby boomers and the new riding generation, but in film lore, past, present and future. Still, the movie quickly went on to become a cult classic that grossed more than $60 million worldwide. Between poorly focused shots, lens flares and light-leaks, the movie left some reviewers (and cast) dubious about its reception. The small-budget film cost $380,000 to produce. Easy Rider was the first indie film to actually make money-quickly becoming what many now consider to be one of the most successful indie films of all time. The 1969 indie film holds a key place in film history, despite the many independent films that came before it. This iconic tale of “A man went looking for America and couldn’t find it anywhere” reawakened the very soul of American motorcycling and sparked a renewed commitment to film and biking long after it left theaters. It’s been nearly 50 years since Easy Rider took us all on a wild ride across the U.S. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers.
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