'The Bikeriders' Delivers Gritty Portrayal of 1960s Motorcycle Club
Director Jeff Nichols and cast bring Danny Lyon's iconic photos to life, capturing the raw essence of biker culture.
- Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, and Michael Shannon lead a stellar cast in this period drama.
- The film is based on Danny Lyon's 1968 photo book documenting the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club.
- Costume design involved meticulous aging of leather jackets to achieve an authentic look.
- Michael Shannon's powerful monologue adds depth to his character, Zipco.
- Director Jeff Nichols emphasizes the human stories behind the mythology of biker culture.