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released in 1971. The film was directed by the Polish-American filmmaker Wolodymyr “Walter” Baczynsky (1936-1988) Inspired in part by ''

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'', it stars Michael Bell, Scott Colomby, and (in his screen debut)

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. The film tagline was "Tough? You bet your..."

Production

Filmed in and around

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, the bikers (as in other biker films of the era, including '' Angels Hard as They Come'') were played by actual members of Satan's Choice.

Reception

The film "opened strongly" in Toronto but this theatrical success was very short. The fact that the cast included actual bikers was judged as adding a "touch of realism" by

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