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The Loveless

  • 19811981
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Willem Dafoe in The Loveless (1981)
Trouble ensues when a motorcycle gang stops in a small southern town while heading to the races at Daytona.
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Trouble ensues when a motorcycle gang stops in a small southern town while heading to the races at Daytona.Trouble ensues when a motorcycle gang stops in a small southern town while heading to the races at Daytona.Trouble ensues when a motorcycle gang stops in a small southern town while heading to the races at Daytona.
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2.3K
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  • Directors
    • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Monty Montgomery
  • Writers
    • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Monty Montgomery
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • J. Don Ferguson
    • Robert Gordon
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  • Directors
    • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Monty Montgomery
  • Writers
    • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Monty Montgomery
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • J. Don Ferguson
    • Robert Gordon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Vanceas Vance
    J. Don Ferguson
    J. Don Ferguson
    • Tarveras Tarver
    Robert Gordon
    Robert Gordon
    • Davisas Davis
    Marin Kanter
    Marin Kanter
    • Telenaas Telena
    Tina L'Hotsky
    Tina L'Hotsky
    • Sportster Debbieas Sportster Debbie
    • (as Tina L'hotsky)
    Lawrence Matarese
    Lawrence Matarese
    • La Villeas La Ville
    Danny Rosen
    • Rickyas Ricky
    Phillip Kimbrough
    Phillip Kimbrough
    • Hurleyas Hurley
    Ken Call
    • Buckas Buck
    Elizabeth Gans
    • Augustaas Augusta
    Margaret Jo Lee
    • Evieas Evie
    John King
    • Johnas John
    Bob Hannah
    Bob Hannah
    • Sidas Sid
    Jane Berman
    • Lady in T-Birdas Lady in T-Bird
    A.B. Calloway
    • Truck Driver in Dineras Truck Driver in Diner
    Leslie Kribbs Jr.
    • Winoas Wino
    Don Tilly
    • Cookas Cook
    Herbie Benton
    • Customer at Dineras Customer at Diner
    • Directors
      • Kathryn Bigelow
      • Monty Montgomery
    • Writers
      • Kathryn Bigelow
      • Monty Montgomery
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Debut credited role in a movie of Willem Dafoe.
    • Goofs
      After visiting the liquor store, Vance downs a pint of Thunderbird wine and throws the empty bottle out of the car. The sound of the glass breaking on the pavement is heard while the bottle is still in the air.
    • Quotes

      Vance: We're goin' nowhere... fast.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits includes the following information: "Robert Gordon is an RCA recording artist"
    • Connections
      Featured in Ultravox: Hymn (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Title Theme
      Written by Robert Gordon

      Arranged by Tim Wisner (as Jim Wisner) and Robert Gordon

      Music Coordinator Artie Kaplan (as Art Kaplan)

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    Not just a biker film
    I saw 'The Loveless' years and years ago but I'm still searching the internet for it; it must have been on TV because I didn't see it at the cinema and it isn't available on video. I watched the film because it had bikes in it and was amazed - it has a great sound-track, stunning visuals with glistening chrome and shots of motor oil that you can almost touch (the repair scenes in the garage).

    The first time you see the film the ending is a surprise - after you've thought about it for a while it becomes obvious that it's the only ending the film could have.

    I'm stunned that this film seems to have vanished. It is impossible to obtain on tape or DVD and even some of my film going friends that reckon they like Kathryn Bigelow have never heard of it.

    Bring it out on DVD - NOW!
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    • RobD-4
    • Dec 13, 2001

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1984 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Breakdown
    • Filming locations
      • 271 North Coastal Highway, Midway, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Pioneer Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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