Summary
The Bikeridersincludes some special photos during the credits that bridge the movie and the true story. The 2024 film centers around the Vandals MC biker group in Chicago, and Benny (Austin Butler) figuring out how loyal he should be to Johnny (Tom Hardy) or Kathy (Jodie Comer). The evolution of the bikers plays out over the course of the film, building up toThe Bikeriders' endingand the big decisions that Benny has to make.
Jeff Nichols' adult drama is not meant to be the start of any new franchise revolving around Benny, as it is instead inspired by real-life events and individuals. By tacklingThe Bikeriders' true storyin this manner, there is no expectation that a post-credits scene would be included that sets up the next chapter of Benny and Kathy’s lives together. There might not be a traditional mid-credits or after-credits scene, butThe Bikeriders' credits do include some surprises. Instead of teasing another movie about the Vandals or Benny, the film ends by highlighting the true story that inspired the movie.
The Bikeriders Cast & Character Guide
The cast of the Jeff Nichols crimel drama The Bikeriders, inspired by the Danny Lyon book of the same name, is led by a trio of decorated actors.
The Bikeriders' Credits Include Danny Lyon’s Photos From The True Story
The Images Come From The 1968 Book
Anyone whowatchesThe Bikeridersand sits through the credits is treated to seeing several photos of the real story. The movie is based on the book of the same name by Danny Lyon, which was first released in 1968. Lyon’sThe Bikeridersincludes stories about and photos of members of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club. This club and its members are the direct inspiration for the movie.The photos can be seen throughoutThe Bikeriders' creditsand give viewers a glimpse at the true story and how closely, at times, the movie brings Danny Lyon’s images to life.
Mike Faist plays Danny Lyon in The Bikeriders
EndingThe Bikeriderswith Danny Lyon’s photos is a great touchon Jeff Nichols' part to introduce audiences to the original works. The movie includes a role for Danny Lyon, as Mike Faist plays the photojournalist as he is working on interviewing the Vandals. Including some of Lyon’s actual photos is a better way for the movie to honor his work than simply including a line crediting him for the original book. Now, audiences can see some of the photos he took decades before the movie came out.
Which Photos Inspired Certain Scenes In The Bikeriders
The Movie Directly Recreates Several Of Lyon’s Photos
By showing Danny Lyon’s photos in the credits,The Bikeridersshows which scenes were directly inspired by his original work. This included recreating the photo on the cover of Lyon’s book in the movie. As for the photos in the credits, a few images of the woman Kathy is based on are direct inspirations for scenes in the film. One of these images shows the woman standing in the bathroom. Another image showed the people Benny and Kathy are based on in the bar where the characters meet and the Vandals use as their primary spot to meet up.
Another image inThe Bikeriders' credits that is brought to life in the film is of Cockroach’s interview. The Vandals member is interviewed in front of his house at one point while his wife and child stay behind the fence before eventually walking away. The credits include Lyon’s photo of a real-life member of the Outlaws standing in front of his house with his wife and kid behind him. It is through these various scenes thatThe Bikeriders' credits become a reflection of how Nichols worked to recreate several of Lyon’s photos, adding to the film’s realism.
Danny Lyon’s The Bikeriders Book Includes More Photos The Movie Didn’t Show
There Are A Lot More Photos To See
The photos shown inThe Bikeriders' credits are only a portion of what Danny Lyon captured and published in his book. These photos were taken from his years of being part of the Chicago Outlaws MC and interviewing different members.Lyon originally published the book in 1968 and included 48 photosfrom his time over the course of 94 pages.The Bikeriderswas eventually republished with an expanded edition that added 29 new photos.
The few images included as part ofThe Bikeriders' post-credits photos only scratch the surface of what Lyon photographed. The book then works as a great expansion of what is shown in the credits for anyone wanting to see even more of the true story and real people. Seeing more of Lyon’s images and reading his interviews can even add more insight and depth toThe Bikeriders. It makesthe book a potential must-have for viewerswho love the movie and want to see more of Danny Lyon’s photos or just have physical copies of them in book form.
