Hells Angels on Wheels

In 1967, Richard Rush directed a film that would become synonymous with the darker side of America's outlaw biker culture: Hells Angels on Wheels. The movie follows Poet (Jack Nicholson), a gas station attendant who finds himself swept up in a world of brutality and violence after joining the Hells Angels chapter led by Buddy (Adam Roarke). As Poet becomes embroiled in the gang's activities, he finds himself drawn to Buddy's girlfriend (Sabrina Scharf) despite her clear commitment to another man. The film's explosive action sequences and graphic violence make for a harrowing viewing experience that remains true to its roots as an exploitative drama of the era.