The Losers (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1970, The Losers is an action and thriller film directed by Jack Starrett, running about 95 minutes. “The Army Handed Them Guns...And A License To Kill!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Some bikers are hired by the CIA during the Vietnam War to rescue a captured agent from the clutches of the Red Chinese army. After a round of drinking, fighting, and whoring around, the cycle gang, led by Big Bill Smith, fix up their Yamahas with machine guns, grenades and armor plating, and storm the enemy camp.
Who’s in it. The Losers stars William Smith as Link Thomas, Bernie Hamilton as Capt. Jackson, Adam Roarke as Duke and Houston Savage as Dirty Denny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Losers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Losers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Losers 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 Losers (1970)?
- In US, The Losers is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Losers worth watching?
- The Losers holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Losers?
- The Losers stars William Smith, Bernie Hamilton, Adam Roarke, Houston Savage and Eugene Cornelius.
- When was The Losers released?
- The Losers was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.