Year: 2008
Runtime: 84 min
Language: English
Larry Bishop leads the Victors as Pistolero in this action-packed film inspired by Sergio Leone. The Victors pursue vengeance against their rivals, the 666ers, confronting the dangerous Deuce and Billy Wings along the way. However, as they navigate this violent conflict, simmering tensions and hidden truths within the group itself begin to surface, jeopardizing their mission and threatening to shatter the gang from within.
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In a chaotic world dominated by lawlessness, the Biker Pistolero, played by Dennis Hopper, emerges as the resilient leader of the Victors, a fierce motorcycle gang from Southern California known for their unwavering loyalty. Side by side with his devoted lieutenants, The Gent and the young Comanche, portrayed by Michael Madsen and Larry Bishop respectively, Pistolero’s magnetic presence keeps the gang united under a strict code of conduct.
The year 1976 becomes a turning point in their lives when tragedy strikes. Cherokee Kisum, Pistolero’s girlfriend, faces a horrific fate at the hands of The Deuce and Billy Wings, the ruthless leaders of their rival gang, the Six-Six-Six’ers. This brutal murder serves not just as a cruel message to the Victors, but also as a method to silence Cherokee, who had been secretly involved in drug dealings. With her death, the young heir to this illicit empire mysteriously disappears, leaving behind mere whispers of his existence.
As years roll by, The Deuce makes a menacing return, looking to resolve past unfinished business while Billy Wings begins to resurrect the Sixers in Los Angeles, reigniting the simmering rivalry between the two gangs. The Victors find themselves infiltrated by their enemies, plotting to seize control of their territory through betrayal and subterfuge. Tragedy compounds as veteran member St. Louie meets his end in a gruesome reenactment of Cherokee’s murder, echoing the violence that haunts their past. Even Bob the Bum, their steadfast treasurer, falls victim to the same cruel fate.
Determined to seek retribution, Pistolero embarks on a mission to eliminate the Sixers and avenge the wrongs done to his gang. As he witnesses his loyal bikers fall to their enemies, Goody Two-Shoes becomes a target as treacherous members attempt to sway or eradicate The Gent, Comanche, and himself from the ranks. In a tragic turn, Goody Two-Shoes succumbs to Billy Wings’ relentless pursuit.
In his quest for vengeance, Pistolero allies himself with Nada, a mysterious “medicine woman” whose allure rivals her enigmatic nature, and Eddie Zero, a loyal companion from his past. Together, they mobilize the remaining Victors to launch a ferocious campaign against The Deuce, Billy Wings, and the Sixers, embarking on a treacherous journey to eliminate their foes before they fall victim to their own fatal ends.
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