The cultural signifigance of the people, clothing and ideas in the film is immeasurable. Marlon Brando as Johnny the modern hero, a tough guy with a good heart. The cycles, the jackets and that attitude. The jive talking gang of hooligans just trying to "have a ball" on everyone else's expense. These men are like the teenagers of my high school years, I know these guys. Children trapped in a grown man's body. Everyone can relate to the rebel, the duality of human nature and the need to leave it all behind, everyone and everything and just ride. Mary Murphy as Katie Bleeker the square with the same dreams as Johnny, shares much in common with him, only she hasn't the guts to let it all go. She isn't ready to roll the dice just yet. It's tragic but understandable, it's life. Some of us have to be the suit and the tie, others get to be the rebel. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. What a name. What a film.
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