The Hard Ride 1971

A Vietnam‑era GI promises his dying comrade that he will protect the rider’s beloved motorcycle, “Baby”. After returning home and being discharged, he meets the dead soldier’s girlfriend, takes possession of the bike, and soon draws the ire of a rival biker gang that objects to both his ownership of the prized motorcycle and his relationship with the woman.

A Vietnam‑era GI promises his dying comrade that he will protect the rider’s beloved motorcycle, “Baby”. After returning home and being discharged, he meets the dead soldier’s girlfriend, takes possession of the bike, and soon draws the ire of a rival biker gang that objects to both his ownership of the prized motorcycle and his relationship with the woman.

Does The Hard Ride have end credit scenes?

No!

The Hard Ride does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Cars Featured in The Hard Ride

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BSA

Custom Chopper

Cadillac

1967

Funeral Coach

Chevrolet

Corvair

Chevrolet

1957

Two-Ten

Dodge

1970

D-200

Ford

1956

Country Sedan

Ford

1969

Custom

Ford

1969

Econoline

Ford

1959

F-Series

Ford

F-Series

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