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A family road trip through the Arizona desert turns violent when bikers strike.

MOTORCYCLE GANG

1994 · 1h 24m · R · Action / Drama / TV Movie · IMDB TMDB

Cal and his family are driving to their new home in California and are terrorized by a motorcycle gang along the highway.

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What is Motorcycle Gang about?

Motorcycle Gang is a 1994 American action-drama TV movie directed by John Milius about an Army veteran and his family who are terrorized by a violent motorcycle gang while driving to their new home.

Programmer's Pick

John Milius brings his grit to this bikersploitation update, where the family vacation is less about souvenirs and more about survival. Carla Gugino’s Leann isn’t just another damsel, and the Arizona sun isn’t the only thing that scorches.

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Overview

Motorcycle Gang follows Army veteran Cal Morris and his family as they journey through the Arizona desert en route to California. Their trip takes a dangerous turn when they cross paths with a menacing motorcycle gang led by Jake, Crab, Volker, and Kincaid. The gang sets their sights on Cal's daughter, Leann, ultimately kidnapping her and taking her across the border to Mexico. As the gang wreaks havoc, Cal and his wife must push themselves to the limit in pursuit of their daughter. The film blends action and drama with a classic B-movie sensibility, set against a hot, unforgiving desert landscape.

Details & Specs

Director
John Milius
Writer
Kent Anderson
Release
1994
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
United States of America
Genres
Action, Drama, TV Movie
Also Known As
Rebel Highway: Motorcycle Gang

Why This Matters

Directed by John Milius and part of Showtime's Rebel Highway anthology, this film reimagines the title of a 1950s B-movie with an original plot, reflecting a 1990s approach to classic exploitation cinema.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: John Milius Writer: Kent Anderson
Carla Gugino Carla Gugino Leann Morris Jake Busey Jake Busey Jake Gerald McRaney Gerald McRaney Cal Morris Dawn Cody Dawn Cody Bunny John Cassini John Cassini Crab EO Elan Oberon Jean Morris Richard Edson Richard Edson Volker Marshall R. Teague Marshall R. Teague Kincaid Don McManus Don McManus Cisco Julia McNeal Julia McNeal Vivian Peter Sherayko Peter Sherayko Hanson

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Why Cult

Arizona Desert Showdown

The searing landscapes and open highways provide a raw, sunbaked backdrop for biker mayhem.

Bikersploitation Throwback

A modern riff on '50s drive-in biker flicks, reimagined for the '90s as part of Showtime’s Rebel Highway.

Milius Direction

Director John Milius injects the family-under-siege formula with his trademark punch and tension.

Carla Gugino Lead

Carla Gugino stands out as Leann, the focal point of the gang’s obsession and her parents’ desperate pursuit.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Motorcycle Gang released? +

Motorcycle Gang was released in 1994.

Who directed Motorcycle Gang? +

Motorcycle Gang was directed by John Milius.

How long is Motorcycle Gang? +

Motorcycle Gang has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is Motorcycle Gang? +

Motorcycle Gang is an action, drama, and TV movie.

Where can I watch Motorcycle Gang? +

You can watch Motorcycle Gang on SassyFlix.

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