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Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991): Cast & Ratings

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) movie poster

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man is a 1991 action thriller directed by Simon Wincer, starring Mickey Rourke, Giancarlo Esposito and Don Johnson. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $7.4 million worldwide on a $23 million budget. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
worldwide gross
$7.4M
Metascore
36
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Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Simon Wincer
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$23M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man About?

The premise of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Harley Davidson and Marlboro Man are an unlikely pair who team up to protect a friend's ranch from destruction. After a daring heist of an armored car, they inadvertently steal a large shipment of a dangerous new drug. Now pursued by Chance Wilder, a corrupt bank leader, and his relentless killers, the two must navigate a perilous landscape while fighting for survival in a thrilling game of cat and mouse.

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • swimming pool
  • voyeurism
  • drugs
  • biker
  • peace dollar
  • female singer
  • biker bar
  • 1922 silver dollar
  • sexual desire
  • sexual attraction
  • female removes her clothes
  • female rear nudity
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  • female frontal nudity
  • no panties
  • scantily clad female
  • stripper
  • female nudity
  • nightclub
  • 1990s
  • motorcyclist
  • armored truck
  • nudity
  • new years eve
  • nye
  • female topless nudity
  • rear nudity
  • naked woman in bed
  • rodeo cowboy
  • knife wound
  • attempted robbery
  • gas station robbery
  • attempted armed robbery
  • playing pool
  • butterfly knife
  • hit with a pool cue
  • hit on the head with a billiards ball
  • burbank california
  • arm wrestling
  • thrown through a window
  • armored truck robbery
  • bank manager
  • armed robbery
  • shooting a gun out of someone's hand
  • illegal drugs
  • head of security
  • airplane graveyard
  • motorcycle police officer
  • nightclub singer
  • ex lover
  • firefight
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Cast & crew

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Cast

Mickey Rourke leads the cast, with Giancarlo Esposito and Don Johnson. Directed by Simon Wincer; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

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From the director

More from Simon Wincer

More films directed by Simon Wincer, best-rated first: Free Willy, Quigley Down Under, Phar Lap and The Phantom.

Full filmography
Ratings

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Plot Summary

What happens in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Texas, a man stumbles across a news report about a dangerous new designer drug known as Crystal Dream, which is highly addictive and is applied by rubbing small amounts into the eyes. Leaving behind a woman he had been living with, he embarks on a journey across the American Southwest, steering clear of major highways and sticking to a route that parallels the Mexican border. Upon reaching Los Angeles, he stops at a gas station convenience store for cigarettes, only to find the place being robbed. Unfazed, he attempts to complete his purchase, but when a robber threatens him, he swiftly disarms and physically takes down the thug and his accomplices with ease.

Full summary

The whole story of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, scene by scene

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Box office

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Box Office & Budget

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man grossed $7.4 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, 32% of what it cost.

1991 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.4M

32% of its budget back

US & Canada
$7.4M
Budget
$23M
Videos

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What potent designer drug is central to the plot of the movie?

Cars

Cars in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

33 cars on screen, including the 1989 Harley-Davidson FXR and the 1990 Chevrolet C-2500.

All 33 cars
  • 1989 Harley-Davidson FXR in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man 1989 Harley-Davidson FXR Main role
  • 1990 Chevrolet C-2500 in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man 1990 Chevrolet C-2500 Important role
  • 1985 Harley-Davidson FXR Low Rider in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man 1985 Harley-Davidson FXR Low Rider Important role
  • 1989 Honda PC 800 in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man 1989 Honda PC 800 Important role
Details

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Dos rudos sobre ruedas” and “Harley Davidson und der Marlboro-Mann”.

Also known as
  • Dos rudos sobre ruedas
  • Harley Davidson und der Marlboro-Mann
  • 鉄漠狂奔
  • Harley Davidson ja Marlboro-mies
  • Harley Davidson och Marlboromannen
  • Харлей Девідсон і ковбой Мальборо
  • Харлей Дэвидсон и ковбой Мальборо
  • Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man
  • Harley Davidson et l'homme aux santiags
  • Harley Davidson e Marlboro Man
  • Harley Davidson e o Cowboy do Asfalto
  • Harley Davidson a Marlboro Man
+12 more
  • Dos duros sobre ruedas
  • Harley Davidson és Marlboro Man
  • Harley Davidson i Marlboro Man
  • Δύο Σκληροί Ατσίδες
  • הארלי דוידסון ואיש המרלבורו
  • Harley Davidson ve Marlboro Adam
  • Гарлі Девідсон та ковбой Мальборо
  • Harley Davidson e Marlboro Man - Caçada Sem Tréguas
  • Harley Davidson ir Kaubojus Marlboro
  • Харли Дейвидсън и Марлборо Мен
  • 할리와 말보로 맨
  • 铁汉狂奔, ჰარლი დევიდსონი და მალბორო

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FAQ

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man?

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man released?

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man was released on August 23, 1991.

Who directed Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man?

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man was directed by Simon Wincer.

More films by Simon Wincer

Who is in the cast of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man?

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man stars Mickey Rourke, Giancarlo Esposito and Don Johnson, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man make at the box office?

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man grossed $7.4 million worldwide on a budget of $23 million.

How is Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man rated?

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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