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Motorcycles, miniskirts, and mayhem blaze through the Arizona desert in this '60s bikersploitation ride.

HELL'S BELLES

Meet The Debutante In A Leather Skirt!

1969 · 1h 35m · PG · Action / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

When hot-headed Dan out-drives the thoroughly vicious Tony in a motorcycle race and wins a brand new bike, he sets in motion a chain of events that includes one blazing gas station and a disastrous rock slide.

Quick Answer

What is Hell's Belles about?

Hell's Belles is a 1969 American action-drama-thriller directed by Maury Dexter about a hot-headed biker whose victory in a motorcycle race ignites a dangerous chain of events in the Arizona desert.

Programmer's Pick

Hell's Belles swaps rifles for motorcycles and dusts off the Arizona landscape with miniskirts, dynamite, and attitude. If you think Easy Rider is the only '60s biker flick worth your time, this one wants to race for pinks. Bonus points for Les Baxter's period-perfect soundtrack and a cast that looks ready to rumble at a moment’s notice.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the sun-scorched Arizona desert, Hell's Belles kicks off when Dan, a hot-headed biker, outdrives the vicious Tony in a high-stakes motorcycle race and claims a brand new bike as his prize. This win doesn't just earn him a new ride—it sparks a turbulent series of confrontations, including fiery gas station showdowns and a rock slide that threatens to upend more than just the landscape. With a cast packed with exploitation film regulars and a groovy score by Les Baxter, the film delivers a blend of action, attitude, and period flair. It's a showcase of outlaw bikers, revenge, and the unruly spirit of late-'60s American counterculture.

Details & Specs

Director
Maury Dexter
Writers
R.G. McMullen, James Gordon White
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Girl in the Leather Suit, De vilde engles blodige vej, Moottoripyöräliiga, Hell's belles la donna dei centauri

Why Cult

Arizona Biker Mayhem

The film rides through the Arizona desert with outlaw biker gangs, motorcycle races, and explosive confrontations.

Bikersploitation Royalty

A cast stacked with exploitation movie regulars brings every dusty, lawless scene to life.

Les Baxter Score

Les Baxter's soundtrack stands out as one of the era's best biker flick soundscapes.

Winchester '73 on Wheels

This is a modern riff on Winchester '73, swapping the legendary rifle for a coveted motorcycle prize.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Hell's Belles released? +

Hell's Belles was released in 1969.

Who directed Hell's Belles? +

Hell's Belles was directed by Maury Dexter.

How long is Hell's Belles? +

Hell's Belles has a runtime of 95 minutes.

What genre is Hell's Belles? +

Hell's Belles is an action, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Hell's Belles? +

Hell's Belles is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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