The Hard Ride
The Hard Ride is a 1971 action film about a U.S. Marine who promises to take care of a dead friend's motorcycle and is threatened by a rival biker gang in the process. The film was written and directed by Burt Topper and stars Robert Fuller, Sherry Bain, and Tony Russel.
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| Directed by | Burt Topper |
| Written by | Burt Topper |
| Produced by | Charles Hannawalt |
| Starring | Robert Fuller Sherry Bain Tony Russel |
| Cinematography | Robert F. Sparks |
| Edited by | Kenneth G. Crane |
| Music by | Harley Hatcher |
Production company | Burwalt Productions |
| Distributed by | American International Pictures |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Production
It was known during production as Bury An Angel (1970).[1]
The soundtrack was released on the Paramount Records label (PAS 6005) the same year as the picture was released and features a mix of pop and folk rock songs, including a rendition of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" sung by Bill Medley. All songs were arranged or written by Harley Hatcher.[2]
Reception
Reviews were mixed. Some praised the fact that there was more depth to the film than most other biker flicks,[3] while others have found the movie unoriginal and preachy.[4][5]
References
- "Elizabeth Hartman Signed" Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 14 April 1970: e11.
- "Harley Hatcher–The Hard Ride (The Original Soundtrack From American International Pictures". Discogs. 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- "Biker Film With Message" Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 12 May 1971: d12.
- ""Hard Ride" Starts a New Western Cycle : Cleveland Memory Project, CSU Library". www.clevelandmemory.org. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- "HARD RIDE, THE – Dennis Schwartz Reviews". Retrieved 2022-03-07.