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When bikers invade a desert commune, peace and violence collide under the burning sun.

THE PEACE KILLERS

1971 · 1h 28m · R · Action / Crime / Drama

A biker gang discovers that their leader’s runaway old lady has been laying low at a hippie commune. Enraged at her betrayal the gang descends on the hippies, demanding they hand over the woman.

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Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a motorcycle gang is a hippie with nothing left to lose.

Programmer's Pick

The Peace Killers steers straight into bikersploitation territory, pitting a vengeful gang against flower children hiding in a sunbaked commune. Expect more than just engine revs: this is where free love meets hard fists. Douglas Schwartz keeps the desert tension simmering right below the handlebars.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is The Peace Killers about?

The Peace Killers is a 1971 American action, crime, and drama film directed by Douglas Schwartz about a biker gang hunting down their leader's runaway girlfriend at a remote hippie commune.

Synopsis

Siblings Kristy and Jeffrey are buying supplies at a remote desert gas station when some members of a biker gang come cruising in. The bikers recognize Kristy, who used to be the main squeeze of the gang's leader before she ran away. The pair get away, but the bikers find out that they're living in a nearby commune, and start making their battle plans to bring Kristy back.
Details & Specs
Director
Douglas Schwartz
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama

Why Cult

Bikersploitation Action

If you crave outlaw biker mayhem, this R-rated ride delivers desert showdowns and roaring engines.

Commune Versus Gang

Hippies and bikers clash when peace-loving dropouts face off with a relentless motorcycle gang.

Runaway 'Old Lady' Plot

The gang's hunt for a leader's ex-lover drives the tension, blending personal vendetta with group violence.

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Questions from the Vault

What is The Peace Killers about? +

The Peace Killers follows a biker gang searching for their leader's runaway girlfriend, who is hiding at a desert commune, leading to a violent clash between the two groups.

When was The Peace Killers released? +

The Peace Killers was released in 1971.

Who directed The Peace Killers? +

The Peace Killers was directed by Douglas Schwartz.

How long is The Peace Killers? +

The runtime of The Peace Killers is 88 minutes.

What genre is The Peace Killers? +

The Peace Killers is an action, crime, and drama film.

Where can I watch The Peace Killers? +

You can watch The Peace Killers on SassyFlix.

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