Chuck is Wes's half-brother and partner in a carefully planned robbery of Caesars Palace. He and Wes deceive the Oakland Hells Angels into creating a diversion while they steal $600,000, intending at first to return the money. When Wes decides to keep half, the brothers split up; Chuck is pursued by the Angels and dies after a failed motorcycle jump across a gorge.
One of the film's producers, addressed when Newley periodically steps out of character to complain about his Merkin role. Producer Ron is included in the film's interruptions, which draw attention to its production and the unfolding story.
Mike is a former motorcycle club leader and Vietnam war hero who returns to California to resume his life and reconnect with his old club. He takes control from its new leadership, moves into the club's farmhouse, and seeks to unite the state's motorcycle clubs into a powerful outlaw organization while confronting the sheriff's department.
Tom Stern has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Signature works include Hell's Angels '69, Angels from Hell, You've Got To Be Smart. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
