The Hard Ride

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The Hard Ride
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Burt Topper
Written byBurt Topper
Produced byCharles Hanawalt
Starring Robert Fuller
Sherry Bain
Tony Russel
CinematographyRobert F. Sparks
Edited byKenneth G. Crane
Music byHarley Hatcher
Production
company
Burwalt Productions
Distributed by American International Pictures
Release date
  • April 22, 1971 (1971-04-22)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Hard Ride is a 1971 action film about a U.S. Marine who promises to take care of a dead friend's motorcycle and is threatened by a rival biker gang in the process. The film was written and directed by Burt Topper and stars Robert Fuller, Sherry Bain, and Tony Russel.

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Production

It was known during production as Bury An Angel (1970). [1]

The soundtrack was released on the Paramount Records label (PAS 6005) the same year as the picture was released and features a mix of pop and folk rock songs, including a rendition of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" sung by Bill Medley. All songs were arranged or written by Harley Hatcher. [2]

Reception

Reviews were mixed. Some praised the fact that there was more depth to the film than most other biker flicks, [3] while others have found the movie unoriginal and preachy. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Elizabeth Hartman Signed" Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 14 April 1970: e11.
  2. "Harley Hatcher–The Hard Ride (The Original Soundtrack From American International Pictures". Discogs . 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  3. "Biker Film With Message" Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 12 May 1971: d12.
  4. ""Hard Ride" Starts a New Western Cycle : Cleveland Memory Project, CSU Library". www.clevelandmemory.org. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  5. "HARD RIDE, THE – Dennis Schwartz Reviews" . Retrieved 2022-03-07.