Leather Jackets

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  • R
  • 1992
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 4.3  (700)

Leather Jackets is a 1991 drama film directed by Lee Drysdale and starring D.B. Sweeney, Bridget Fonda, and Judi Trevor. The movie is centered around the life of two young people, Mickey and Puck, who are both searching for a way to escape their small town lives in rural Nevada. Mickey and Puck, played by Sweeney and Fonda respectively, are both high school graduates who are unsure of what path to take in life. Mickey is a young man with a passion for motorcycles who dreams of leaving his small town to ride across the country. Puck is a young woman with a musical talent who dreams of becoming a famous singer.

Mickey and Puck meet each other at a local diner and are immediately drawn to each other. They start a relationship but soon realize that their dreams may not be compatible with each other. Mickey wants to leave town and pursue his motorcycle passion, while Puck wants to stay and pursue her singing career.

The situation becomes more complicated when Mickey and his motorcycle gang, which includes his best friend Goose (played by Cary Elwes), become involved in a conflict with a rival gang. Mickey is forced to make a decision between his loyalty to his gang or his newfound love for Puck.

Meanwhile, Puck is given an opportunity to audition for a music producer in Los Angeles. She is torn between pursuing her dreams of becoming a singer and leaving Mickey behind. The movie shows the tough choices that Mickey and Puck must make in order to achieve their dreams.

Leather Jackets also explores larger themes about the struggles of young people in small towns. The movie portrays the frustration and hopelessness that can come with feeling trapped in a dead-end town with limited opportunities.

The cast of Leather Jackets is excellent, with standout performances from D.B. Sweeney and Bridget Fonda. Sweeney brings a raw intensity to his portrayal of Mickey, while Fonda gives a nuanced and emotional performance as Puck.

The film also features excellent cinematography, with stunning shots of the Nevada landscape and the motorcycle riding scenes. The motorcycle chase scenes in the film are especially exciting and well executed.

Overall, Leather Jackets is an engaging drama that explores the dreams and struggles of young people in rural America. With a strong cast and impressive cinematography, the movie is a worthwhile watch for fans of the genre.

Leather Jackets is a 1992 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.3.

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  • Release Date
    1992
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.3  (700)