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Mickey Rourke and Don Johnson star in this buddy-buddy futuristic action movie. Rourke is Harley Davidson, a biker with the Halloween-costume garb of a leather jacket, short haircut, earring, and a sc... read more read more...ar. Johnson joins Rourke in the trick-or-treating as Marlboro, an ex-rodeo rider wearing a cowboy hat, vest, and dilapidated boots. They hang out at a neighborhood bar. When they find that a collection of greedy bankers want to increase the bar's payments so it will be forced to close, the two decide to help the bar out of its financial straits by robbing the bank of $2.5 million in order to pay the inflated tab and keep the bar in business. Unfortunately for the boys, the bank deals in an illicit drug called "the dream," and when they rob the armored car, they steal the drugs and not the cash. Of course, the boys become the targets for the bank's sadistic squad of hit men, led by a pleasant chap by the name of Alexander (Daniel Baldwin). ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Simon Wincer

Release Date: August 23, 1991

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DVD Release Date: February 6, 2001

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  • clintervin
    February 20, 2012
    clintervin
    "Don't Yank It, It's Not Your Dick!" This line from Marlboro (Don Johnson) delivered to Harley (Mickey Rourke) pretty much tells you what you need to know in order to appreciate this movie. I love it; it's a buddy action flick about a family-type group's attempt to get even and g... read moreet a little justice for the little guy. It's not even remotely base in reality, and the plot and action are juvenile, but this is testosterone-based escapism at its finest. This fine film plays like a goofier version of Heat or some other heist/caper drama that takes itself too seriously. The title alone should tell you that director Simon Wincer uses the two iconic stereotypes to set a loose, playful mood. Come on; admit it, the title made you curious enough to watch this.

    I love the cast: pre-surgery Rourke, Johnson's probably the best actor, Tom Sizemore-the evil banker and his unusual henchmen led by Daniel Baldwin, Vanessa Williams and Tia Carrere are eye-candy, while Chelsea Field is pretty and talented. The rest, Big John Studd included, fill out a raucous cast. Harley-Marlboro was a box office disappointment, making only $7 million on a $23 million budget, but don't let that deter you from the fun of watching it. There are too many attempts at sub-plots and backstories; watch this for the "we're in this together" camaraderie. Don't look for some higher purpose or anything artsy or Oscar=worthy. It's pure cheesy fun.
  • phubbs1
    November 30, 2011
    phubbs1
    Well the big bold statement at the start finishes off any ideas that this is related to a certain famous bike and cig brand haha dunno how they could use the name when its so close to the real thing but hey. The film is pretty dire really and I was surprised, yes I've only just s... read moreeen it, it starts off pretty decent with Rourke on his bike looking good and kicking ass, ditto Johnson looks good in his cowboy gear n stubble and they both go around seeing sexy women in seedy clubs and generally winning fights.
    At a certain point it starts to get really dumb, the bad guys all turn up looking ridiculous in their 'pre-Matrix' leather coats and shades and there is allot of over the top gun fights and killing when it could of been a decent comedy action, drops into trash I'm afraid. Rourke never changes his clothes and nobody can shoot for shit haha plus it gets way to predictable towards the end.
  • TheMachinist
    August 17, 2010
    TheMachinist
    "It's better to be dead and cool, than alive and uncool."

    Who uses the word dilettante, anyways? That's basically the only thing that I can remember about this movie. I saw this film on cable after a long long time. I had some memories of it but I guess I've grown because what I... read more thought was fun and all turned out to be pretty goddamn lame.

    The story is about two guys, Harley Davidson and Marlboro. Yep, one rides a Harley and the other smokes Marlboro's. Two plain old losers who haven't accomplished anything in their lives. Basically it's a story about friendship and determination... for dumb people.

    I couldn't but laugh when the so called action started. It consists of people just shooting a lot of bullets. I think their shot percentage is about 2 percent? Everytime when there was some kind of action, I thought for myself that I could do these scenes, even though I have zero training for making movies.

    But there was still something that I liked about the movie and it was the duo of Mickey Rourke and Don Johnson. They're not giving career best performances here but it was kinda nice to see 'em two making a movie together.

    'Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man' looks and feels as a TV movie. There's nothing spectacular in it, only some occasional witty dialogue and proof of that the younger Baldwin brothers can't act for shit. Ain't gonna watch it for a third time, for sure.
  • matertenebraum
    February 11, 2010
    matertenebraum
    In my opinion you can't say enough good things about this film. Don Johnson and Mickey Roark are all over it turning in the best and second best performances of their lives respectively. At the height of it's genre this buddy-action-adventure-romance-caper-distopian future-comedy... read more is an edge of your seat laugh a minute thrill ride with a heart of gold and duct taped boots.
  • deano
    November 20, 2006
    deano
    Imagine how your bum feels after sitting on a motorbike for 24 hours. Two product names in one title is pretty good going, though.
  • xxdebxx
    August 15, 2009
    xxdebxx
    Hey, they don't make movies like this anymore packed with swagger, male pride and testosterone. Just love the relationship between the two buddies who even though they have not seen each other in years still know where the other is. I think Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke did a gr... read moreeat job and I enjoyed looking Daniel Baldwin again. Good performance by Tom Sizemore as the wicked villain.
  • jim222001us
    March 3, 2009
    jim222001us
    The movie is a guilty pleasure due to the actors involved. It's goofy, yet entertaining.
  • keith222
    December 21, 2008
    keith222
    I have to say that this film is awfully brilliant. Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke are a forgotten great due. This is a great, underrated action buddy film. I you haven't seen it, I really recommend it.
  • gumnerf
    August 28, 2010
    gumnerf
    I don't really know what was wrong. Maybe it was just my mood. Sure it's an unrealistic action flick, but that's okay. They can be fun. This seemed long to me, though. It isn't (under 2 hours) It just seemed so. o well.
  • skekcol
    May 19, 2010
    skekcol
    Rented this for a laugh and got a semi-decent action flick instead. I won't go so far as to recommend it, but I enjoyed it on a superficial level.

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Brian Orndorf
August 31, 2011
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

Rourke and Johnson fail to credibly play squinty soulmates, looking as though they hurriedly went their separate ways once the cameras cut. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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September 24, 2008
Variety

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Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

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August 23, 1991
Entertainment Weekly

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Cole Smithey
December 1, 2007
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

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Emanuel Levy
November 8, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Chuck O'Leary
September 1, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Robin Clifford
November 19, 2004
Robin Clifford, Reeling Reviews

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