Black Leather Jacket
Synopsis
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.
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Dennis Hopper
Narrator
Michael Vartan
Boy on Bike
Wendy Abrams
Girl on Bike
Marlon Brando
Johnny Strabler (segment "The Wild One") (archive footage)
Susan Deemer
Self
Patrick Macnee
John Steed (segment "Death at Bargain Prices") (archive footage)
Diana Rigg
Emma Peel (segment "Death at Bargain Prices") (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Mead
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Mead, Mick Farren
- Original Title
- Black Leather Jacket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Mead
Nick Mead, Mick Farren
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Mead
Writer
Nick Mead
Director
Mick Farren
Writer
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What is Black Leather Jacket 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 directed Black Leather Jacket?
Black Leather Jacket was directed by Nick Mead.
Who stars in Black Leather Jacket?
The principal cast of Black Leather Jacket includes Dennis Hopper, Michael Vartan, Wendy Abrams, Marlon Brando, Susan Deemer.
When was Black Leather Jacket released and how long is it?
Black Leather Jacket was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 50m.