The Takers (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1971, The Takers is an action and thriller film directed by Carl Monson, running about 81 minutes. “...holding women at their mercy - helpless to resist!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a breakfast of LSD and hitchhikers, The Takers--two berserk bikers--decide to go upscale when they spot suburban housewife Laura and bachelorette Barbi, follow them to Laura's home, and invite themselves in: "We're gonna have us a party with some educated social-type broads!" And party they do until Laura's hubbie (director Carl Monson) unexpectedly shows up to settle things with some shotgun vengeance and... well, one of the goofiest, most startling endings of any motion picture!
Who’s in it. The Takers stars Anna Travers as Barbie (as Susan Apple), Fred Bush as E.J., Coe Bart as Will and Vicki Carbe as Laura (as Kim Kiya), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Takers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Takers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Takers 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 Takers (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Takers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Takers worth watching?
- The Takers holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Takers?
- The Takers stars Anna Travers, Fred Bush, Coe Bart, Vicki Carbe and Linda Marie.
- When was The Takers released?
- The Takers was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.