The Hard Ride
Some machines are more than most men can handle!
1971 | 93m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Burt Topper |
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| Writer: | Burt Topper |
| Staring: |
| While in Vietnam, a GI promises his dying buddy that he'll take care of his motorcycle, "Baby", when he gets back home. After his discharge, he meets up with his dead friend's girlfriend, gets the bike, and then runs into trouble from some other bikers who don't like the idea of his having the motorcycle or the girl. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 22, 1971 |
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| Director: | Burt Topper |
| Writer: | Burt Topper |
| Genres: | Action, Drama |
| Keywords | motorcycle gang |
| Production Companies | American International Pictures, Burwalt Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 31, 2026 Entered: May 04, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Robert Fuller | Phil |
| Sherry Bain | Sheryl |
| Tony Russel | Big Red |
| William Bonner | Grady |
| Biff Elliot | Mike |
| Albert Cole | Mooch |
| Phyllis Selznick | Rita |
| R. L. Armstrong | Jason |
| Robert Swan | Ted |
| Fabian | Cop |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Burt Topper | Writer, Director |
| Robert F. Sparks | Director of Photography |
| Harley Hatcher | Original Music Composer |
| Kenneth G. Crane | Editor |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Burt Topper | Executive Producer |
| Charles Hannawalt | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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