The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
Based upon Mick Farren's book,'The Black Leather Jacket', this documentary explores the history of this garment from it's utilitarian beginnings through to it's 'bad boy' reputation and considers whether it has now become emasculated by pop culture.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Nick MeadWriter
- Nick MeadDirector
- Mick FarrenWriter
Cast
- Dennis HopperNarrator
- Michael VartanBoy on Bike
- Wendy AbramsGirl on Bike
- Marlon BrandoJohnny Strabler (segment "The Wild One") (archive footage)
- Susan DeemerSelf
- Patrick MacneeJohn Steed (segment "Death at Bargain Prices") (archive footage)
- Diana RiggEmma Peel (segment "Death at Bargain Prices") (archive footage)
Stills
Themes
leather jacketmotorcyclebikers