Black Leather Jacket (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1989, Black Leather Jacket is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Nick Mead, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Black Leather Jacket stars Dennis Hopper as Narrator, Michael Vartan as Boy on Bike, Wendy Abrams as Girl on Bike and Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler (segment "The Wild One") (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Black Leather Jacket sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Leather Jacket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Leather Jacket tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Leather Jacket (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Leather Jacket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Leather Jacket worth watching?
- Black Leather Jacket holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Leather Jacket?
- Black Leather Jacket stars Dennis Hopper, Michael Vartan, Wendy Abrams, Marlon Brando and Susan Deemer.
- When was Black Leather Jacket released?
- Black Leather Jacket was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.