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Five the Hard Way (1969)

82 min  -  Action | Sport  -   May 1969 (USA)
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Motorcycle racer Rommel seeks vengeance against JC, a madman who murdered the sidehacker's fiancee.

Director:

Gus Trikonis

Writers:

Larry Billman (story), Tony Huston
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ross Hagen Ross Hagen ...
Vince Rommel
Diane McBain Diane McBain ...
Rita
Michael Pataki Michael Pataki ...
J.C.
Dick Merrifield Dick Merrifield ...
Luke
Claire Polan Claire Polan ...
Paisley
Edward Parrish Edward Parrish ...
Nero
Michael Graham Michael Graham ...
Cooch
Hoke Howell Hoke Howell ...
Crapout
Diane Tessier Diane Tessier ...
Debbie
Erik Cord ...
Dirty John (as Eric Cord)
Eric Lidberg Eric Lidberg ...
Tork
Ivy Ross Ivy Ross ...
Mechanic
Joey Tessier Joey Tessier ...
Billy
Robert Tessier ...
Jake
Tony Lorea Tony Lorea ...
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Storyline

Motorcycle racer Rommel and his fiancée Rita become friendly with a biker gang led by the unstable J.C. When Rita is raped and murdered by J.C. in a jealous rage, Rommel gathers some biker pals and goes on a hunt for vengeance. Written by Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>  

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Taglines:

HARD RIDERS! Mounted on Burning Steel! ... with only their leathers between THEM and HELL!

Genres:

Action | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Side Hackers See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Crown Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Ryder Sound Services)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Gus Trikonis' wife at the time Goldie Hawn appears as an uncredited extra spectator at the end of the race in the beginning of the film. She had auditioned earlier for the role of Paisely. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Hellcats (#3.9)" (1990) See more »