Review of The Glory Stompers (1967) by Konrad S — 24 Dec 2010

Not so good film if you're into old biker gang nostalgia. Set in California, naturally, this one features Dennis Hopper before his fame in Easy Rider. A most forgetable film. But today's film buffs may appreciate the crudeness of the era and its filmaking.

Glory Stompers is the name of a motorcycle (biker) gang. They kidnap a rival biker gang's girl. Typical biker gang flick modeled after California's Hell's Angels, this one is for escapist film buffs only. Hate well done movies, watch this. Terrible soundtrack too when there is one, but period type stuff nonetheless.

Original Release Date: Dec 22, 1967.

Director Anthony Lanza made two films, this one and The Incredible Two Headed Transplant. Thats it. Can we expect much? Unless you like crude film making with horrid dance scenes, this one will most likely disappoint.

The motorcycle-gang leader of the Black Souls steals the girlfriend of the rival Glory Stompers' leader in a fracas. In revenge, the Glory Stompers go after the Black Souls to get the young woman back, who had nearly been sold into the Mexican white-slave market.

Suggested for immature film buffs or fanatical biker gang fans only. Jody McCrea is a blonde beauty but Dennis Hopper (before Easy Rider fame) plays a low life gangster. Work must have been tough to find pre-Easy Rider days.

Cast.

Dennis Hopper (gang leader).

Jody McCrea (kidnap victim).

Chris Noel.

Jock Mahoney.

Sondra Gale.

Robert Tessier.

Astrid Warner.

Casey Kasem.

Lindsay Crosby (a Bing Crosby son who committed suicide).

Gary Wood.

Crew.

Director: Anthony M. Lanza.

Cinematographer: Mario Tosi.

Executive Producer: Maurice E. Smith.

Producer: Norman T. Herman.

Producer: John Lawrence.

Screenplay: John Lawrence.

Screenplay: James Gordon White.