Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Directed by Walter Hill
rescue
kidnapping
mercenary
fan
singer
motorcycle
motorcycle gang
neo-noir
biker gangs
Rank
#24 in 1984·#3185 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Michael Paré
Tom Cody
Diane Lane
Ellen Aim
Rick Moranis
Billy Fish
Amy Madigan
McCoy
Willem Dafoe
Raven Shaddock
Bill Paxton
Clyde the Bartender
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Reva Cody
Richard Lawson
Officer Ed Price
Grand L. Bush
The Sorels - Reggie
Rick Rossovich
Officer Cooley
Lee Ving
Greer
Stoney Jackson
The Sorels - Bird
Crew
Walter Hill
Director
Walter Hill
Writer
Larry Gross
Writer
Ry Cooder
Original Music Composer
Michael Tronick
Editor
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Joel Silver
Producer
Allan Graf
Stunts
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Driver
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Debbie Evans
Stunts
Popular Reviews
122 reviews
LueC
5.0★ · 05/24/26
I’m so upset this had so much potential only to be ruined by its plot. In other news I don’t think I’ve ever seen a musical-noir before
I’m so upset this had so much potential only to be ruined by its plot. In other news I don’t think I’ve ever seen a musical-noir before
Florian
10.0★ · 04/10/26
Hell. Fucking. Yeah.
Hell. Fucking. Yeah.
Jordan
8.0★ · 02/07/26
In between its still great, but the opening and closing minutes are genuinely one of the most perfect things I have ever seen.
In between its still great, but the opening and closing minutes are genuinely one of the most perfect things I have ever seen.
everettPRO
5.0★ · 01/27/26
thank you chris!
thank you chris!
JK
7.0★ · 01/02/26
First half is electric. Amy Madigan is the clear MVP, Rick Moranis is really fun as an asshole, and I wanted more from Dafoe. We all know who the glaring weak link is.
First half is electric. Amy Madigan is the clear MVP, Rick Moranis is really fun as an asshole, and I wanted more from Dafoe. We all know who the glaring weak link is.
