Criterion Collection
Easy Rider The Criterion Collection
- Blu-ray
- Region B
- Classification MA 15+
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The film
About the film
Dennis Hopper directed "Easy Rider," a 1969 American independent road drama film. Hopper, known for his work as an actor and filmmaker, co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Fonda and Terry Southern. The film marked Hopper's directorial debut and became a landmark in the counterculture movement of the late 1960s.
The film follows two bikers, Wyatt and Billy, who travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans after a successful drug deal. Their journey across the American Southwest and South exposes them to various societal tensions and countercultural experiences. Along the way, they encounter both friends and foes, reflecting the era's struggles with freedom, bigotry, and violence.
"Easy Rider" received critical acclaim and was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Jack Nicholson. It also won the Best First Work award at the Cannes Film Festival.
The edition
Edition details
| Format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Region | Region B |
| Classification |
MA 15+ Strong impact People under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian to hire or buy these films or games or to see these films in a cinema. These films cannot be demonstrated in a public place
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| Director | Dennis Hopper |
| Starring | Peter Fonda, Karen Black, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza, Phil Spector, Luke Askew, Luana Anders, Sabrina Scharf, Robert Walker Jr., Warren Finnerty |
| Original release | 1969 |
| Label | Criterion Collection |
| Country | USA |
| Genre | Drama, Adventure, Beautiful Vistas |
| Barcode | 5050629026306 |