An iconic film that symbolizes the 1960s atmosphere in the USA. This road movie about two hippies who travel across the United States on their motorbikes immediately became a hit and won a Palme d'Or in Cannes. The central duo is played by Denis Hopper, who also directed the film, and Peter Fonda, who wrote the screenplay. Easy Rider also launched Jack Nicholson's dazzling career and earned him an Oscar nomination.