Rebel Rousers
“They laid waste to the flesh and blood of America's daughters.”
Synopsis
In a small, US costal town with many Spanish speakers, a motorcycle gang arrives on holiday. Also in town to try to reconnect with his pregnant girlfriend, Karen, is businessman Paul Collier. Paul and a leader of the cyclists, J.J., knew each other years before, so when the gang comes upon the couple and, led by the menacing Bunny, beats up Paul and begins a sexual assault of Karen, J.J. tries to intervene: he suggests they hold cycle-riding contests, with the winner claiming Karen (he promises, sotto voce, to set her free if he wins). After the contests commence, Paul crawls away to look for help. He meets with a shrug from a cowardly sheriff's deputy; where can he turn?
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"The Rebel Rousers" Movie Trailer (1970)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-16
Top Cast
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Cameron Mitchell
Paul Collier
Bruce Dern
J.J. Weston
Diane Ladd
Karen
Jack Nicholson
Bunny
Harry Dean Stanton
Randolph Halverson
Neil Burstyn
Rebel
Lou Procopio
Rebel
Earl Finn
Rebel
Philip Carey
Rebel
Robert Dix
Miguel
Sid Lawrence
Townspeople
John "Bud" Cardos
Townspeople
Jim Logan
Townspeople
Helena Clayton
Carmela
Frankie O'Brien
Townspeople
Rita Rienhardt
Townspeople
Candee Earle
Townspeople
Maria Cove
Townspeople
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin B. Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kars, Martin B. Cohen, Abe Polsky
- Original Score
- William Loose
- Original Title
- Rebel Rousers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Paragon International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin B. Cohen
Michael Kars, Martin B. Cohen, Abe Polsky
William Loose
László Kovács, Glen R. Smith
George W. Brooks
Rex Carlton, Martin B. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kars
Screenplay
Martin B. Cohen
Screenplay
Abe Polsky
Screenplay
László Kovács
Director of Photography
George W. Brooks
Editor
William Loose
Original Music Composer
Glen R. Smith
Director of Photography
Martin B. Cohen
Producer
Jon Shannon
Costume Design
Martin B. Cohen
Director
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 Rebel Rousers
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What is Rebel Rousers about?
In a small, US costal town with many Spanish speakers, a motorcycle gang arrives on holiday. Also in town to try to reconnect with his pregnant girlfriend, Karen, is businessman Paul Collier. Paul and a leader of the cyclists, J.J., knew each other years before, so when the gang comes upon the couple and, led by the menacing Bunny, beats up Paul and begins a sexual assault of Karen, J.J. tries to intervene: he suggests they hold cycle-riding contests, with the winner claiming Karen (he promises, sotto voce, to set her free if he wins). After the contests commence, Paul crawls away to look for help. He meets with a shrug from a cowardly sheriff's deputy; where can he turn?
Who directed Rebel Rousers?
Rebel Rousers was directed by Martin B. Cohen.
Who stars in Rebel Rousers?
The principal cast of Rebel Rousers includes Cameron Mitchell, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd, Jack Nicholson, Harry Dean Stanton.
When was Rebel Rousers released and how long is it?
Rebel Rousers was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Rebel Rousers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rebel Rousers was composed by William Loose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rebel Rousers?
Rebel Rousers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).