Long John — Angels Hard as They Come Character Profile

About Long John

Protagonist and member of The Angels motorcycle gang. Wins a race against the rival Dragons leader, develops a connection with hippie Astrid, and becomes the primary target of the gang's retaliation. Successfully escapes captivity and leads the final assault to rescue his crew.

Long John — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Scott Glenn

Appears in

Angels Hard as They Come (1971)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Long John — Alliance Teammate — Juicer (Don Carerra)

  Fellow gang members who fight and escape together.

• Long John — Alliance Teammate — Monk (James Iglehart)

  Gang brothers who coordinate their survival during captivity.

• Long John — Romantic Love Interest — Astrid (Gilda Texter)

  A budding romance that tragically ends during the commune attack.

• Long John — Conflict Rival — General (Charles Dierkop)

  Competitive rivals whose initial race sparks a gang war.

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