The read
Scores higher than 73% of the 747 1980s action movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic59/100
567 audience votes
Key crew
- Walter HillWriter
- Walter HillDirector
- Ry CooderOriginal Music Composer
- Larry GrossWriter
Cast
- Michael ParéTom Cody
- Diane LaneEllen Aim
- Rick MoranisBilly Fish
- Amy MadiganMcCoy
- Willem DafoeRaven Shaddock
- Bill PaxtonClyde the Bartender
- Deborah Van ValkenburghReva Cody
- Richard LawsonOfficer Ed Price
- Grand L. BushThe Sorels - Reggie
- Rick RossovichOfficer Cooley
- Lee VingGreer
- Stoney JacksonThe Sorels - Bird
Stills
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Themes
rescuekidnappingmercenaryfansingermotorcyclemotorcycle gangneo-noirbiker gangs
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