Two hippie bikers set out to discover "the real America" and wind up taking the ultimate bad trip. Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson star in the landmark American film. Starring PETER FONDA, JACK NICHOLSON, KAREN BLACK, DENNIS HOPPER

The year is 2196, and John Canyon (Dennis Hopper) is a down-on-his-luck trucker trying to make an honest living transporting loads across the solar system in his rocket-powered rig.

The year is 2196, and John Canyon (Dennis Hopper) is a down-on-his-luck trucker trying to make an honest living transporting loads across the solar system in his rocket-powered rig.

Dennis Hopper makes his first appearance as a Balkan war criminal who blames Jack for the death of his loved ones. His attempt at revenge is the motive behind the conspiracy. Also, Mark DeSalvo (guest star Lou Diamond Phillips) is in charge of a prison facility where Jack must gain access.

Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, has a fearless nature and a keen understanding of the criminal mind. That, and some luck have kept him alive. But Jack's luck is being put to the ultimate test. An elusive bomber-extortionist Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) is seeking vengeance after his latest ransom scheme is thwarted. Payne gives a personal challenge to Jack: A bomb is rigged on a city bus, which will detonate if the speedometer drops below 50 MPH. Poor Annie (Sandra Bullock) gets shoved into the driver's seat, while Jack does his best to save the day.

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Dennis Hopper discusses his involvement with the CineVegas Film Festival. (00m 45s)

Dennis Hopper discusses his involvement with the CineVegas Film Festival. (00m 45s)

Dennis Hopper reminisces about how art has influenced him as an actor and a director. (01m 03s)

Dennis Hopper discusses the pros and cons of the dissolution of Hollywood's old studio system. (o1m 56s)