The Sidehackers
The Sidehackers

The Sidehackers

1969Movie89 minEnglish

A racer in the motorcycle sport called 'sidehacking' goes on a rampage of vengeance when his fiancée is raped and murdered.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Burt TopperGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A former motorcycle racer, now a drifter, gets caught up in a dangerous drug smuggling operation. He finds himself pursued by both the law and a ruthless biker gang. He must fight for his survival and uncover the truth behind the smuggling ring before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Sidehackers is a low-budget exploitation film that received largely negative reviews from critics, often cited for its simplistic plot and violent content. Audiences familiar with the genre generally found it to be a standard entry in the biker film subgenre of the late 1960s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty portrayal of biker culture.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and gratuitous violence.
  • Considered a typical example of 1960s exploitation cinema.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment from genre fans often highlights its authentic, albeit rough, depiction of motorcycle subculture and its action sequences.

Fun Fact

The film features William Smith in an early leading role, who would go on to become a prolific actor known for his tough-guy roles in numerous films and television shows.

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