The Choppers (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, The Choppers is an action and drama film directed by Leigh Jason, running about 66 minutes. “Fuel Injected Action!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of teenage delinquents terrorize a small community by stealing cars and stripping them for parts, then selling the parts to a crooked junkyard owner. The police and an insurance company investigator set out to break up the gang.
Who’s in it. The Choppers stars Arch Hall Jr. as Jack 'Cruiser' Bryan, Robert Paget as Torch Lester (as Robert Padget), Burr Middleton as Snooper (as Mickey Hoyle) and Rex Holman as Flip Johnson (as Roye Baker), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Choppers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Choppers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Choppers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Choppers (1961)?
- In US, The Choppers is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Choppers worth watching?
- The Choppers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Choppers?
- The Choppers stars Arch Hall Jr., Robert Paget, Burr Middleton, Rex Holman and Chuck Barnes.
- When was The Choppers released?
- The Choppers was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.