Old friends, roaring engines, and a campground under siege along the Colorado River.
RETURN OF THE REBELS
The old motorcycle gang regroups for action...25 years later.
An aging motorcycle gang assemble for a 25-year reunion to help out former member Mary Beth, a widowed operator of a popular campground which is being threatened by a band of arrogant groupies.
Quick Answer
Return of the Rebels is a 1981 American action-drama TV movie directed by Noel Nosseck about a retired biker who rallies her old gang to reclaim her threatened campground from a rowdy group led by a young troublemaker.
Programmer's Pick
Who says you can’t teach old bikers new tricks? This TV movie dusts off the leather jackets for a sun-soaked showdown between rebellious nostalgia and youthful arrogance—plus, keep your eyes peeled for a young Patrick Swayze as the trouble-stirring River Rat.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This made-for-TV biker drama features one of Patrick Swayze's first feature roles and premiered on CBS in 1981, marking an early appearance by the actor before his later fame.
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Why Cult
Watch a former motorcycle gang rekindle their camaraderie as they unite to defend one of their own.
The scenic setting at Big Bend National Park provides a unique backdrop for this battle of generations.
See Patrick Swayze in an early role as the antagonistic K.C. Barnes, leading the River Rats.
Fans of bikes and leather get their fix as the film taps into classic bikersploitation themes.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Return of the Rebels released? +
Return of the Rebels was released in 1981.
Who directed Return of the Rebels? +
Return of the Rebels was directed by Noel Nosseck.
How long is Return of the Rebels? +
Return of the Rebels has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is Return of the Rebels? +
Return of the Rebels is an action-drama TV movie.
Where can I watch Return of the Rebels? +
Return of the Rebels is available to stream on SassyFlix.
