The Bikeriders: Australian Premiere with Austin Butler

Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy lead a stunning ensemble cast in The Bikeriders; Jeff Nichols’ (Take Shelter, SFF 2011) stylish, gritty take on the rise and menacing transformation of an iconic American motorcycle club.

When Kathy (Comer, Killing Eve) encounters Benny (Butler; Elvis, SFF 2022) at a biker bar, she’s adamant that she wants nothing to do with his motorcycle club The Vandals. But the attraction is visceral, and they’re married within weeks. The mercurial Benny is also utterly devoted to Johnny (Hardy), the family man who founded The Vandals. Once a hangout for two-wheel enthusiasts looking for a good time, the club grows and the membership becomes increasingly hard to control. Kathy finds herself having to compete for her husband’s attentions. Inspired by Danny Lyon’s ‘60s book of photographs depicting the club and its members, The Bikeriders is an epic and thrilling portrait of a clan-like subculture and the ties that bind.

Please note: Austin Butler will be in attendance for the screening at The State Theatre on Thurs 6 June only.

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