A cross-country ride detours into Arkansas eccentricity, moonshine, and mayhem.
THE GREAT LESTER BOGGS
Malcolm's cross-country motorcycle odyssey - just for the experience - "boggs" down in Arkansas, bi-plane stunt pilot, Lester Boggs; falls in love with level-headed Susan; and, all the while, confounds Sheriff Billy Bob and his department. However, she is soon troubled by disturbing visions in which she commits a series of axe murders.
Quick Answer
The Great Lester Boggs is a 1974 American drama film directed by Harry Thomason about a young man whose cross-country motorcycle journey takes a detour in rural Arkansas, where he encounters a cast of colorful locals and unexpected adventures.
Programmer's Pick
If your idea of Americana involves moonshine, bi-planes, and a sheriff named Billy Bob, this slice of Arkansas hixploitation is your jam. The Great Lester Boggs trades big-city drama for small-town chaos and a lead who finds trouble is easier to stumble into than out of.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Harry Thomason
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- The Hard Heads
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Set deep in Moody County, Arkansas, the film leans into rural eccentricity and regional flavor.
Lester Boggs, a moonshine-loving pilot, brings daredevil energy and vintage aviation antics.
A cross-country motorcycle journey forms the film’s backbone, colliding with unexpected local color.
Malcolm faces a hostile crowd and finds a love interest in the unflappable Susan Rollins.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Great Lester Boggs released? +
The Great Lester Boggs was released in 1974.
Who directed The Great Lester Boggs? +
The Great Lester Boggs was directed by Harry Thomason.
How long is The Great Lester Boggs? +
The Great Lester Boggs has a runtime of 94 minutes.
What genre is The Great Lester Boggs? +
The Great Lester Boggs is a drama film.
Where can I watch The Great Lester Boggs? +
You can watch The Great Lester Boggs on SassyFlix.
