UNITED STATES · 1969

Easy Rider

Dennis Hopper
New Hollywood countercultural rebellion freedom and motorcycle culture american identity crisis spiritual quest social alienation
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Wyatt and Billy, two Harley-riding hippies, complete a drug deal in Southern California and decide to travel cross-country in search of spiritual truth.

Year1969
CountryUnited States
DirectorDennis Hopper
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  2. Blow-Up 1966 · Michelangelo Antonioni Italy
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