Scorpio Rising
“From the underground – the original and wildest film of the Hell's Angels cult!”
1963 · 28 min
Directed by 
Kenneth Anger
Kenneth AngerCast
Ernie Allo Bruce Byron Frank Carifi Steve Crandell Johnny Dodds Bill Dorfman
Plot
A half-hour experimental film of motorcycle gang members preparing for a party, set to 1960s pop songs, and combining images of leather, Nazi imagery and Christ, in a landmark of queer underground cinema.
Sinekatalog’s take
A landmark of experimental cinema, with pop music and strong imagery.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (6,277 votes)
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