The Loveless
| The Loveless | |
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| File:The Loveless DVD cover.jpg DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Kathryn Bigelow Monty Montgomery |
| Written by | Kathryn Bigelow Monty Montgomery |
| Produced by | A. Kitman Ho Grafton Nunes |
| Starring | Willem Dafoe Robert Gordon |
| Cinematography | Doyle Smith |
| Edited by | Nancy Kanter |
| Music by | Robert Gordon |
| Distributed by | Atlantic Releasing |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Loveless (originally titled Breakdown) is a 1981 American outlaw biker drama film written and directed by Kathryn Bigelow and Monty Montgomery, in Bigelow's feature-length directorial debut.[1] It is an independent film and stars Willem Dafoe and musician Robert Gordon, who also did the music for the film.[1] The film has been compared to The Wild One.[1]
Plot
A motorcycle gang causes trouble in a small southern town.
Cast
- Willem Dafoe... Vance
- Robert Gordon... Davis
- Marin Kanter... Telena
- Danny Rosen... Ricky
- J. Don Ferguson... Tarver
Production
Production on The Loveless began on September 22, 1980 and the entire shoot took just 22 days. The resources of MoMa's Film Study Center were utilised by Bigelow to create the aesthetic of the film. The title of the film changed twice, originally titled U.S 17, then Breakdown, then The Loveless.[2]
Reception
The film has an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 9 reviews from critics.[3]
Trivia
According to Billy Idol's autobiography, "The Loveless" on Charmed Life (Billy Idol album) references the film.
References
- ^ a b c Maslin, Janet (January 20, 1984). "Movie Review - 50'S-STYLE 'LOVELESS'". The New York Times.
- ^ "Bringing The Loveless to MoMA (2011)". moma.org. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "The Loveless (1983)". Rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved June 26, 2010.
External links
- The Loveless at IMDb
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