Wyatt and Billy, two Harley-riding hippies, complete a drug deal in Southern California and decide to travel cross-country in search of spiritual truth.
Cinematography
Laszlo Kovacs makes decaying America look like a fever dream you can't escape.
Acting
Jack Nicholson's George—one scene and you'll never forget his laugh.
Score
Steppenwolf, The Byrds, Jimi Hendrix—this IS the soundtrack of a revolution.
Director
Dennis Hopper
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Peter Fonda's 'Captain America' jacket and bike are in the Smithsonian—arguably more American symbol than the actual flag at this point.
This film invented the modern road movie and killed the studio system in one 95-minute swoop—Hollywood's been chasing this energy ever since.
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