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Black Leather Jacket
9.0 / 10• 1989• 50m•NR• English
DocumentaryTV Movie
Storyline
Based upon Mick Farren's book,'The Black Leather Jacket', this documentary explores the history of this garment from it's utilitarian beginnings through to it's 'bad boy' reputation and considers whether it has now become emasculated by pop culture.
Cast & Crew
Dennis Hopper
Narrator
Lead
Michael Vartan
Boy on Bike
WA
Wendy Abrams
Girl on Bike
Marlon Brando
Johnny Strabler (segment "The Wild One") (archive footage)
SD
Susan Deemer
Self
Patrick Macnee
John Steed (segment "Death at Bargain Prices") (archive footage)
Diana Rigg
Emma Peel (segment "Death at Bargain Prices") (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nick Mead's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Black Leather Jacket is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
