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Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

"Who says there are no more heroes?"

1991 1h 38m EN
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6.3
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★6.3TMDB · 513
ActionThriller
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It's the lawless future, and renegade biker Harley Davidson and his surly cowboy buddy, Marlboro, learn that a corrupt bank is about to foreclose on their friend's bar to further an expanding empire. Harley and Marlboro decide to help by robbing the crooked bank. But when they accidentally filch a drug shipment, they find themselves on the run from criminal financiers and the mob in this rugged action adventure.

“Who says there are no more heroes?”

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Behind the camera

Director
Simon Wincer
Writers
Don Michael Paul
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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Earned back only 32% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Simon Wincer, shot by David Eggby. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ken Tamplin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Corky Ehlers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mickey Rourke and Don Johnson and Chelsea Field carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Who says there are no more heroes?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102005 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Simon Wincer directs. David Eggby behind the camera. Ken Tamplin scores. Corky Ehlers cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

  • 1Earned back only 32% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
  • 235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Directed by Simon Wincer, shot by David Eggby. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Ken Tamplin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Corky Ehlers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Mickey Rourke and Don Johnson and Chelsea Field carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Who says there are no more heroes?".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0102005 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
David Eggby
Original score
Ken Tamplin
Editing
Corky Ehlers
Runtime
98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$23,000,000
Box office
$7,434,726
Return
32% of budget
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • KR

    Krisjair

  • LA

    Laredo

  • MG

    MGM-Pathé Communications

    US

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    US

Key crew

  • Line ProducerDonald L. West
  • ProducerDon Michael Paul
  • ProducerMissy Alpern
  • EditorCorky Ehlers
  • ProducerJere Henshaw
  • Clapper LoaderJustin Fonda
  • StuntsSimone Boisseree
  • Apprentice Sound EditorAlexandra Root

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • drug dealer
  • corruption
  • los angeles, california
  • las vegas

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1991-08-23R

Also known as

International titles

  • Dos rudos sobre ruedasAR
  • Harley Davidson und der Marlboro-MannDE
  • 鉄漠狂奔HK
  • Harley Davidson ja Marlboro-miesFI
  • Harley Davidson och MarlboromannenFI
  • Харлей Девідсон і ковбой МальбороUA
  • Харлей Дэвидсон и ковбой МальбороRU
  • 할리와 말보로맨KR

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