The Loveless
“Sworn to fun... Loyal to none!!”
Synopsis
Trouble ensues when a motorcycle gang stops in a small southern town while heading to the races at Daytona.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-29
Top Cast
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Willem Dafoe
Vance
Robert Gordon
Davis
Marin Kanter
Telena
J. Don Ferguson
Tarver
Tina L'Hotsky
Sportster Debbie
Lawrence Matarese
La Ville
Danny Rosen
Ricky
Phillip Kimbrough
Hurley
Ken Call
Buck
Elizabeth Gans
Augusta (stripping waitress)
Margaret Jo Lee
Evie (waitress)
John King
John
Bob Hannah
Sid
Jane Berman
Lady in T-Bird
Allan Hunt
Customer in lounge
Virginia Logan
Customer in lounge
Nicholas Warf
Customer in lounge
C. Alan Rawlins Sr.
Local Youth (as Alan Rawlins)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monty Montgomery, Kathryn Bigelow
- Screenplay & Story
- Monty Montgomery, Kathryn Bigelow
- Original Score
- Robert Gordon
- Original Title
- The Loveless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monty Montgomery, Kathryn Bigelow
Monty Montgomery, Kathryn Bigelow
Robert Gordon
Doyle Smith
Nancy Kanter
Grafton Nunes, A. Kitman Ho
Department Leadership Roster
Monty Montgomery
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Director
Monty Montgomery
Writer
Kathryn Bigelow
Writer
Robert Gordon
Original Music Composer
Doyle Smith
Director of Photography
Nancy Kanter
Editor
Lilly Kilvert
Production Design
Grafton Nunes
Producer
A. Kitman Ho
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Loveless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Loveless about?
Trouble ensues when a motorcycle gang stops in a small southern town while heading to the races at Daytona.
Who directed The Loveless?
The Loveless was directed by Monty Montgomery, Kathryn Bigelow.
Who stars in The Loveless?
The principal cast of The Loveless includes Willem Dafoe, Robert Gordon, Marin Kanter, J. Don Ferguson, Tina L'Hotsky.
When was The Loveless released and how long is it?
The Loveless was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Loveless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Loveless was composed by Robert Gordon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Loveless?
The Loveless holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).