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Sidewinder 1 (1977) - Movie Browser

The 70s motocross fever dream where helmets were optional and so was plot coherence.

Dusty adrenalineBeer-commercial energyVroom-vroom cinema

Overview

An ageing motocross champ agrees to help design and endorse a new motorcycle.

Content warning

racing motocross dirt bike off road

Aging and relevanceCapitalism vs. authenticityMale ego fragilityThe myth of the comeback

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Real motocross stunts before CGI made everyone cowards.

Costume

Unhinged 70s racing gear and suspiciously clean dirt.

Best for:Background·Friends·Rewatch

Heads up:Violence

Director

Earl Bellamy

ReleasedAug 1, 1977

Runtime1h 36m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Ibex Films

Top Cast

Marjoe Gortner

Digger

Michael Parks

J.W. Wyatt

Susan Howard

Chris Gentry

Alex Cord

Packard Gentry

Charlotte Rae

Mrs. Holt

Bill Vint

Jerry Fleming

Barry Livingston

Willie Holt

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J.W. Wyatt tests the 1977 Sidewinder 1

J.W. Wyatt tests the 1977 Sidewinder 1

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