Moonshine, motorcycles, and a stunt pilot shake up Arkansas in this hixploitation drama.
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.
Sometimes, the road less traveled is paved with moonshine and bi-plane fuel.
If you've ever wondered what happens when a freewheeling motorcycle odyssey collides with a moonshine-fueled Arkansas backwater, The Great Lester Boggs delivers the hixploitation goods. Between bi-plane stunts, bar brawls, and a sheriff named Billy Bob, this is rural Americana with a sly wink.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Great Lester Boggs is a 1974 American drama directed by Harry Thomason about Malcolm Vandiver's cross-country motorcycle journey that gets sidetracked in Arkansas, where he encounters a bi-plane stunt pilot, local oddballs, and a romantic entanglement.
- Director
- Harry Thomason
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- The Hard Heads
Synopsis
Why Cult
From moonshine to brawling locals, this film revels in the rowdy, eccentric charm of backwoods Arkansas.
Lester Boggs isn't just a name—he's a wild pilot whose aerial antics add a high-flying twist to the rural mischief.
Malcolm's cross-country ride takes a detour into chaos, thanks to a tangle with a motorcycle gang, lawmen, and more.
A budding love story with Susan Rollins comes complicated by her unnerving visions of axe murders.
Questions from the Vault
What is The Great Lester Boggs about? +
The Great Lester Boggs follows Malcolm Vandiver as his motorcycle journey stalls in Arkansas, where he meets a stunt pilot, gets mixed up with rowdy locals, and falls for a country girl with dark visions.
When was The Great Lester Boggs released? +
The Great Lester Boggs was released in 1974.
Who directed The Great Lester Boggs? +
Harry Thomason directed The Great Lester Boggs.
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.
Where can I watch The Great Lester Boggs? +
The Great Lester Boggs is available to stream on SassyFlix.