The Proud Rider


The Proud Rider is a Canadian outlaw biker film released in 1971. The film was directed by the Polish-American filmmaker Wolodymyr “Walter” Baczynsky
Inspired in part by Easy Rider, it stars Michael Bell, Scott Colomby, and Art Hindle. The film tagline was "Tough? You bet your..."

Production

Filmed in and around Courtice, Ontario, the bikers were played by actual members of Satan's Choice.

Reception

The film "opened strongly" in Toronto but this theatrical success was very short. The fact that the cast included actual bikers was judged as adding a "touch of realism" by TV Guide.