Rebel Rousers (1970): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1970, Rebel Rousers is a drama and krimi film directed by Martin B. Cohen, running about 78 minutes. “They laid waste to the flesh and blood of America's daughters.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a small, US costal town with many Spanish speakers, a motorcycle gang arrives on holiday. Also in town to try to reconnect with his pregnant girlfriend, Karen, is businessman Paul Collier. Paul and a leader of the cyclists, J.J., knew each other years before, so when the gang comes upon the couple and, led by the menacing Bunny, beats up Paul and begins a sexual assault of Karen, J.J. tries to intervene: he suggests they hold cycle-riding contests, with the winner claiming Karen (he promises, sotto voce, to set her free if he wins). After the contests commence, Paul crawls away to look for help. He meets with a shrug from a cowardly sheriff's deputy; where can he turn?

Who’s in it. Rebel Rousers stars Cameron Mitchell as Paul Collier, Bruce Dern as J.J. Weston, Diane Ladd as Karen and Jack Nicholson as Bunny, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Rebel Rousers has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rebel Rousers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rebel Rousers tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.