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Hells Angels on Wheels poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.2 / 100
1967·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 35m

HELLS ANGELS ON WHEELS

“The shattering true story of the Hell's Angels of Northern California! The violence...The hate...The way-out parties...Exactly as it happens!”

At first gas station attendant Poet is happy when the rockers gang “Hell’s Angels” finally accepts him. But he’s shocked when he learns how brutal they are – not even murder is a taboo to them. He gets himself in trouble when the leader’s girlfriend falls in love with him – and he welcomes her approaches.

Above the Line
Richard Rush·DirectorR. Wright Campbell ·ScreenplayLászló Kovács·Director of PhotographyStu Phillips·Music
Cast
Adam Roarke·BuddyJack Nicholson·PoetSabrina Scharf·ShillJana Taylor·AbigaleRichard Anders·BullJohn Garwood·JockoCara Peters·Body painted partygoer (uncredited)Jack Starrett·Sagt. BinghamBruno VeSota·Episcopal PriestJohn "Bud" Cardos
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Rush·Director
Writing· 1
R. Wright Campbell ·Screenplay
Camera· 2
László Kovács·Director of PhotographyJohn Oliver·Grip
Sound & Music· 1
Stu Phillips·Music
Production· 1
Joe Solomon·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Hal Needham·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Hells Angels on Wheels's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B4513
#000080
#A52A2A
Mood
Rebellious, Action Packed
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man on a motorcycle with his fist raised in the air. He is wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket. Other motorcycles and vehicles a”

horroraction
Key Elements
MotorcycleLeather JacketSunglassesRaised Fist
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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