As a 76 year old, I can say this is the greatest American film ever made. A bold statement (with a pinch of hyperbole) but the movie meant that much to me back in 1969. I saw it in Baltimore while I was a soldier at Fort Holabird - knowing I would soon be sent to Vietnam. This movie with its innovative soundtrack blew me away. Jack's performance was spellbinding and he stole the film. Directed by Dennis Hopper who was a (troubled) genius. This film spoke for a whole generation - just as Dylan's music did. A profound movie on so many levels. Absolutely love it and still listen to the soundtrack on CD at least once a week. RIP Peter & Dennis You made THE seminal movie of the 60s. For that, we should all eternally grateful.
I went to the movie with my mom she had no babysitter now I have a HARLEY and live the life . The best Biker film made it cost $400,000 to make and made $60 million in 1969 no one in Hollywood could do that today. RIDE EASY stay free to all who ride keep it up on two's God bless the rode you ride on
Saw this as a very young child at the Drive-In Has stayed with me my whole life.... Still Rock the Soundtrack In someway in almost Every playlist... And still break out the Movie at least once every 60days or so My go to mid nite movie for life.....
@@stevensons78 Stevenson, Yes, I'm with you all the way on this one. I also still listen to the soundtrack at least once or twice a month. It never gets old.✌
I got to sit next to Dennis Hopper..Peter Fonda and Warren Oates at Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales in Ketchum idaho at the premiere... I'll never forget those guys jabbering amongst themselves...my fly on the wall experience...
I saw it in the theater when it first came out. F’n awesome. I was very impressed with Jack N, he was such a talent, eclipsed the rest of the cast. Basically a bit part but a monster impact.
I recall vividly watching this film with two of my best friends in our small town cinema when it debuted. Jimmy and Steve. They're both gone now, as are Peter and Dennis. Jack I must carry on.
The 60's were hands down the best generation of the last century. Nobody acting gangster or looking down at their phones every 5 seconds; just real people enjoying life, love and the open road
is it me or did Tom Cruise steal so much of his expressions from Nicholson? One thing about these old movies I love is seeing all these old places before America was disneyfied.
Job Hd Especially seeing what America was all about....freedom, joy and hope towards the unknown. Today the three would be chased by a swarm of cops dressed like nazis, wresteled to the ground, beaten, tasered and maybe even shot to death because of "violations" of stupid rules imposed on the people "for their own safety" just like G.Orwell anticipated in "1984". Sad.
It's a bit unsettling seeing actors in their prime and now seeing them in their old age or deceased. I'm now 70 and I'm scared to look in the mirror in the morning lol. At least Jack Nicholson is still alive although he seems to be pretty well retired from the movie business. Getting old sucks and I'm not so sure that it is better than the alternative.
One day, I was in a store. I turned and saw a truly horrifying man standing there staring at me. I immediately went into a fighting stance, ready to fight or retreat. Then I realized I was looking in a mirror. This is a true story.
The saddest part is his final attempt at Mardis Gras would be his last trip ever. Don’t sweat the details man. Just be grateful and thankful for whatever blessings you have.
@@pt8208 Amen to that. I also saw 2001: A Space Odyssey and Chinatown there. We’ve got really fine independent movie theaters here in MA. I assume you’ve been to Coolidge Corner?
The movie is pretty tame by 2018 standards. 3 easy going non violent MC boys. At the time in 1969, this movie was a RADICAL wild lifestyle. Average 'hippie ' was an unwashed person who smoked a little 'gunja' & was pretty mellow. Some did hard drugs. They were rebelling against mainstream lives. Many adapted. Some did not. became burned out old hippies.
It was free sex,free lifestyle, free food, & freedom from 'mainstream ' lives.Young,carefree no responsibilities but THAT does not put food on the table. A lifestyle in 'moderation' is best for many.. those that adapted somewhat into responsible lives did OK into older age. Those that did not adapt became burned out & destitute.
he was known for tippin a few at lunch while filming and changing the scene when he fell in Terms of Endearment that wasn't supposed to happen and that was his real blood
When the director called "cut", Jack angrily looked off set asking, in future, to be reminded in when filming commences so he can commence his performance.
The building used as a Police station at the beginning of this video is currently an art gallery in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It's for sale if anyone wants to own a piece of cinematic history! The jail cell is still in tact. And there's apartment space upstairs.
What are you talking about? This has nothing to do with asking for permission from the lawyers. It was socially acceptable to behave that way back then. If a movie were made today with the same setting then derogatory language would be used to accurately represent the times.
The only line I remember from this film was Jack's: "This used to be a hell of a fine country", or something like that. I think it was the underlying theme of the movie.
I think the movie only did well because of the time it was actually filmed. The 60s were a turbulent time and the movie came out when it needed to. Something like this today would not be as well received. As a rider myself I did watch the movie, but didn't think it was that well done for its genre.
Semi-true, since it revolves around the ‘60s culture at the time. But this movie would have done well any decade it was released because it’s an amazingly good film. It’s just very 1960s. Some folks these days may not be into that style.
Still one of my favorite scenes of Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider and just too damn funny too. They say this film launched his career and I can believe that. Anyone who lived the 60's shouldn't not be without owning this movie. A cult classic from the 60's.
This role was a harbinger of Jack being Jack but it wasn't the first. We saw Jack being Jack in his bit part of the original Little Shop of Horrors from the early sixties. That bit part, a dentist chair scene, made the movie as far as I'm concerned.
i mustve started out to mardi gras six or seven times never made it cross the state line., these aint no porkchops it some US PRIME.... You got a helmet? OHH OHH i got a helmet OHHH i got a BEAUTY... so many great lines in 2:10... PACKITT
DH Lawrence was a famous author.Apparently he liked whiskey. All throughout American history there was the stereotypical meme that native tribes loved alcohol and got drunk easily.
I can't be arsed to look for the original film - but i'm sure there's a cut here: doesn't george offer captain america a swig of his 'indians' after billy has his? and captain america turns it down? with a really sweet and apologetic smile? please help if you know different...
I think the version I saw has that scene. I saw it on TH-cam a while back. 3 years later but theres your answer. good things come to those who wait? Lots can happen in 3 years hope this finds you well.
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As a 76 year old, I can say this is the greatest American film ever made. A bold statement (with a pinch of hyperbole) but the movie meant that much to me back in 1969. I saw it in Baltimore while I was a soldier at Fort Holabird - knowing I would soon be sent to Vietnam. This movie with its innovative soundtrack blew me away. Jack's performance was spellbinding and he stole the film. Directed by Dennis Hopper who was a (troubled) genius. This film spoke for a whole generation - just as Dylan's music did. A profound movie on so many levels. Absolutely love it and still listen to the soundtrack on CD at least once a week. RIP Peter & Dennis
You made THE seminal movie of the 60s. For that, we should all eternally grateful.
Thank for for your insights and most of all. Thank you for your service.
I went to the movie with my mom she had no babysitter now I have a HARLEY and live the life . The best Biker film made it cost $400,000 to make and made $60 million in 1969 no one in Hollywood could do that today. RIDE EASY stay free to all who ride keep it up on two's God bless the rode you ride on
Saw this as a very young child at the Drive-In
Has stayed with me my whole life....
Still Rock the Soundtrack In someway in almost
Every playlist...
And still break out the Movie at least once every 60days or so
My go to mid nite movie for life.....
@@stevensons78 Stevenson,
Yes, I'm with you all the way on this one. I also still listen to the soundtrack at least once or twice a month. It never gets old.✌
Hyperbolic...but not necessarily wrong
Jack's character wasn't a hippie, or a straight edge. He was somewhere in the middle, a true outcast.
Misfits!!!🤣
One of God's own prototypes.
Happy wanderer
Amen to that.
The prototype Stuck in the Middle With You, tbc.. .. res dgs.
I got to sit next to Dennis Hopper..Peter Fonda and Warren Oates at Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales in Ketchum idaho at the premiere... I'll never forget those guys jabbering amongst themselves...my fly on the wall experience...
I saw it in the theater when it first came out. F’n awesome. I was very impressed with Jack N, he was such a talent, eclipsed the rest of the cast. Basically a bit part but a monster impact.
I recall vividly watching this film with two of my best friends in our small town cinema when it debuted. Jimmy and Steve. They're both gone now, as are Peter and Dennis. Jack I must carry on.
The 60's were hands down the best generation of the last century. Nobody acting gangster or looking down at their phones every 5 seconds; just real people enjoying life, love and the open road
Hard to look down at your phone when it doesn't exist.
That's what I'm saying
no one eating hot chip and being bisexual and lie
did you watch the movie? was also a time where people murdered you for having long hair...
But the people who got to experience all that great stuff in the 60's are the same ones who created all of the things you are complaining about today.
Jack always steals the show.
This film's one of the best tragedy movies. All 3 of them were immense guys.
My old man would do this,every time he would take a swig hahah…Absolutely brilliant Nicholson 👍
I love the smell of Jim Beam in the morning!
Jack stood out like a diamond on black velvet....
More like a turd on pizza
is it me or did Tom Cruise steal so much of his expressions from Nicholson? One thing about these old movies I love is seeing all these old places before America was disneyfied.
Christian Slater...definitely
Love the undevoped look of the sceanery!
Job Hd
Especially seeing what America was all about....freedom, joy and hope towards the unknown.
Today the three would be chased by a swarm of cops dressed like nazis, wresteled to the ground, beaten, tasered and maybe even shot to death because of "violations" of stupid rules imposed on the people "for their own safety" just like G.Orwell anticipated in "1984".
Sad.
Imagine the pointlessness of a cross country road trip nowadays. Just coast to coast of Strip malls, Wallmarts and mcdonalds!
what America was about back then sure treated these guys nice, with a shotgun...
Saw this when it came out, one of my all-time favorite soundtracks. I still have my Captain America helmet from back then.
Top 5 American Movies of all time, don't care what anyone says.
Classic scenes, but the movie kind of sucks.
@@JK-vc7ie true dat
first time i watched it was on ketamine
It's a bit unsettling seeing actors in their prime and now seeing them in their old age or deceased. I'm now 70 and I'm scared to look in the mirror in the morning lol. At least Jack Nicholson is still alive although he seems to be pretty well retired from the movie business. Getting old sucks and I'm not so sure that it is better than the alternative.
One day, I was in a store. I turned and saw a truly horrifying man standing there staring at me. I immediately went into a fighting stance, ready to fight or retreat.
Then I realized I was looking in a mirror.
This is a true story.
I don't think it's the getting old part bothering me , it's the how much time is left part bothering me.
I'm 68 and someday will outgrow it.
My latest crisis is missing my mid life crisis.
That scene proves you're looking at an amazing Actor
best of his generation.
The saddest part is his final attempt at Mardis Gras would be his last trip ever. Don’t sweat the details man. Just be grateful and thankful for whatever blessings you have.
Before Jack became a household name. It was his first of many Oscar nominations.
Love those H-D 74 Pan Heads....
I saw this in a theater last year. The Somerville Theater in Somerville MA. An incredible experience.
Somerville Theatre is a great place, remember when you could smoke there.
@@pt8208 Amen to that. I also saw 2001: A Space Odyssey and Chinatown there. We’ve got really fine independent movie theaters here in MA. I assume you’ve been to Coolidge Corner?
Best era of cinema.
One of the best movies ever made
jack nicholson was already the joker
The only one still around 😀
Nah the Joker was just Jack Nicholson
Shut up
@@lennycook206 bitch
My parents made me watch this movie. I'm glad they did.
Ever since I saw this movie AGES ago, whenever I’ve taken a shot of something, I always say “NICK…NICK…NICK..NICK…”. 😜
A star is born.
The movie is pretty tame by 2018 standards. 3 easy going non violent MC boys. At the time in 1969, this movie was a RADICAL wild lifestyle. Average 'hippie ' was an unwashed person who smoked a little 'gunja' & was pretty mellow. Some did hard drugs. They were rebelling against mainstream lives. Many adapted. Some did not. became burned out old hippies.
It was free sex,free lifestyle, free food, & freedom from 'mainstream ' lives.Young,carefree no responsibilities but THAT does not put food on the table. A lifestyle in 'moderation' is best for many.. those that adapted somewhat into responsible lives did OK into older age. Those that did not adapt became burned out & destitute.
Apparently the "Nick-Nick-Nick-Fft-Fft-Fft-Aahh: Inians"-bit wasn't scripted.
Improvisation by the Great Jack!
This ^
he was known for tippin a few at lunch while filming and changing the scene when he fell in Terms of Endearment that wasn't supposed to happen and that was his real blood
Most of the movie wasn't scripted. And it worked.
Inspired by the film bike mechanic who apparently was heard saying it while trying to kick start an old Indian motorbike.
@@MilesB1975 Dennis Hopper confirms this on commentary track.
Best biker movie made. Good job Dennis. RIP
Jack, you're on fire!
He was such a great actor...good in pretty much everything. I haven't seen him in anything for quite some time though
My dad would say this when he'd get a wasabi rush from sushi
He never did make that state line and it made me sad
cheer up, he'd gone from new mexico to loozyanna
From this point on movies were going to work around Jacks personality...THANK GOD
Man I love that Holy Modal Rollers tune, it’s totally up my alley
Best scene in the whole damned movie. "Nick-Nick-Nick-Fft-Fft-Fft-Aahh: Inians"
ohhh I' ve got a helmet oohhh i got a beauty!!
Joseph Thomas not DOT approved
Ha ha ha ha ha classic
When the director called "cut", Jack angrily looked off set asking, in future, to be reminded in when filming commences so he can commence his performance.
As a fan of Jack, I'm terribly embarrassed to admit that I've still not seen this film. One day soon....
Clássico quem não assistiu não sabe história daquela época nostálgica peace @nd love
Jack Nicholson, what a charachter!
I just realised that this is where Jim Carrey got it from... It was 15 years ago I saw this movie, and now it hit me
He knows an iconic comedy moment on screen when he sees one.
This movie was 80% of the reason I bought a motorcycle when I was 25.
This comment is 80% of the reason why I only just watched this movie at 25
and the other 20% was for chicks huh
Young Jack Nicholson sounds like he's inhaled helium.
“To ol’ D.H. Lawrence.. RAAAAAANIKNIKNIKNIKKAAaaaaa…Indians”
😂
The best the most psychopat the coolest actor ever
psychopat you say?
Great Acting made Jack a legend. His Cuckoo's Nest role is great also .
Signal Man Badusky
The building used as a Police station at the beginning of this video is currently an art gallery in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It's for sale if anyone wants to own a piece of cinematic history! The jail cell is still in tact. And there's apartment space upstairs.
To good old D. H. Lawrence....Yeah... Jim Beam Whiskey.
One of the best actors in one of the best movies.
Thanks for that it was great
In my 60s, I miss the 60s
I have stood on the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse many times. Often wishing Madame Tinkertoys was there. Indians!
Jack was waving to the crew in the camera truck and laughing. He didn't know it was going into the film as it kind of breaks the fourth wall.
This movie was released 3 days before i was born.
"Oh, I got a helmet!"
Boa tarde ótimo gosto excelente filme
Tem que escrever em inglês,amigo! É um canal gringo aonde você assistiu...
One of my favorite parts. Indians😂😂😂
This was back when film makers did not ask for permission from the lawyers, they did crazy shit back then.
What are you talking about? This has nothing to do with asking for permission from the lawyers. It was socially acceptable to behave that way back then. If a movie were made today with the same setting then derogatory language would be used to accurately represent the times.
New Hollywood at its best
Not made for the Chinese market.
Best movie ever!
I heard Jack saw a vagrant do that "Indians" thing and he just repeated it.
PABST, BLUE , RIBBON!!!
"If you wanna be a birrrrrrrrd!"
One uno Amour Love pour le Monde,World. No more flags, countries borders
Nicholson's hilarious!
I'm happy to say that Jack Nicholson eventually grew into his head
That's funny.
The only line I remember from this film was Jack's: "This used to be a hell of a fine country", or something like that. I think it was the underlying theme of the movie.
I think the movie only did well because of the time it was actually filmed. The 60s were a turbulent time and the movie came out when it needed to. Something like this today would not be as well received. As a rider myself I did watch the movie, but didn't think it was that well done for its genre.
I think it was supposed to feel like an acid trip lol
Semi-true, since it revolves around the ‘60s culture at the time. But this movie would have done well any decade it was released because it’s an amazingly good film. It’s just very 1960s. Some folks these days may not be into that style.
The finest performance Jack Nickelson ever did.
R.P. McMurphy.
' Corner of Bourbon & 'Toulouse' ... :-)
Still one of my favorite scenes of Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider and just too damn funny too. They say this film launched his career and I can believe that. Anyone who lived the 60's shouldn't not be without owning this movie. A cult classic from the 60's.
Jack had already made
grade B hot rod, Biker, and LSD flicks -- drive in specials -- but this is the "mainstream" flick that put him on the map.
D H Lawrence is british author from the U K best lnown his novels Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow, Women in Love and Lady Chatterley's Lover.
One of my all time favorite movies. I wish I had experienced that era.
This role was a harbinger of Jack being Jack but it wasn't the first. We saw Jack being Jack in his bit part of the original Little Shop of Horrors from the early sixties. That bit part, a dentist chair scene, made the movie as far as I'm concerned.
Jack was Jack from the beginning.
That sneaky YLE logo on top right ;)
1:11 "These ain't no pork chops, there are U.S. prrrime" This always gets me in good mood
Spectacular
what a crew!
Me: Aight mom I'm going out with the boys.
Mom: Take your brother with you
My brother: 1:45
LMAO
America before mass commercialism. In Greed We Trust. Jack after taking that drink was classic.
US Prime forever
love it nic nic nic, swappppppppppppppppp
jack nicholson ....one crazy dud !!!!
Hi I'm Jack Nicholson, I'm the same guy in every movie. They say I'm a great actor.
One of my favorite movie scenes of all time. The 2 who gave this a thumbs down should be shotgunned like Captain America.
NICK NICK NICK;THE BEST;LIKE THE FREIDOM ALL OF THE WOLD. alle war must end
i mustve started out to mardi gras six or seven times never made it cross the state line., these aint no porkchops it some US PRIME.... You got a helmet? OHH OHH i got a helmet OHHH i got a BEAUTY... so many great lines in 2:10... PACKITT
Whiskey is my driver...kossu on mun kuski..
Could some explain the reference? Indians? DH Lawrence? Pardon my ignorance ...
DH Lawrence was a famous author.Apparently he liked whiskey. All throughout American history there was the stereotypical meme that native tribes loved alcohol and got drunk easily.
@@res3382 i think the foreign version mentioned Hemingway.
People, we are ALL supposed to be this thin.
the greatest fredom of the wold
We are no longer the Knights who say Ni…
To old d h Lawrence
"madam tinker toys, house of blue lites..." I've been lookin for that place my whole life. if anyone finds it, give me a holler! ---lol
You got a helmet?
@@larrymcjones Oh' I GOT a helmet!
terry wheatley One word: Thailand
It's outside LaGrange.
Soi 6
😎👍
I can't be arsed to look for the original film - but i'm sure there's a cut here: doesn't george offer captain america a swig of his 'indians' after billy has his? and captain america turns it down? with a really sweet and apologetic smile?
please help if you know different...
I think the version I saw has that scene. I saw it on TH-cam a while back. 3 years later but theres your answer.
good things come to those who wait? Lots can happen in 3 years hope this finds you well.
i do the same thing jack does everytime i take a shot and no one ever gets it
Nicolsons finest hour :-)
in the italian version, he says "to good old hemingway"
Interesting.
JOHNNYBOYCIVIELLO Do Italians not like DH Lawrence?
No idea why, but he also says "To old Hemingway" in the French version
maybe in the italian version they choose Hemingway because at that time he was more known by the big audience,and more linked to alchool than Lawrence
Who the fuck watches Easy Rider in ITALIAN?