Chrome and Hot Leather
Chrome and Hot Leather

Chrome and Hot Leather

1971Movie91 minEnglish

A Green Beret returns home from the Vietnam war to find that a gang of murderous bikers has killed his fiancee. He calls on several of his Green Beret buddies to come and help him take revenge on the gang.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Lee FrostGenres: Action, Crime, Western

Plot Summary

A group of outlaw bikers, known as the Jesters, are on the run after committing a brutal robbery. They flee to a small town populated by Mormons, seeking refuge and a place to hide their stolen loot. However, their violent and disruptive presence quickly clashes with the town's peaceful inhabitants, leading to escalating conflict.

Critical Reception

Chrome and Hot Leather is a gritty and violent exploitation film that garnered attention for its raw depiction of biker culture and its confrontational narrative. While critically panned by mainstream reviewers for its low production values and excessive violence, it found a cult following among audiences appreciative of its B-movie aesthetic and thematic explorations of rebellion and lawlessness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of biker subculture and raw, unvarnished action.
  • Criticized for its gratuitous violence and simplistic plot.
  • Considered a cult classic within the exploitation film genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal, but those who appreciate exploitation and biker films often cite its unapologetic violence and sense of anti-establishment rebellion as key draws, while others find it overly brutal and lacking in narrative depth.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Lee Frost, who was known for his work in the biker and Western genres and often starred in his own productions.

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