![]() They pass through Monument Valley, site of many John Ford westerns. Instead of heading west, these guys head east. Also, some interesting symbolism - Fonda puts the stash of money resulting from the drug sale in his gas tank - in other words, money fuels the American dream. If it were the 80's, they'd be selling computers. These guys really just want to make money, not change society. They're quintessentially American - Fonda calls himself Captain America, and wears an American flag on his leather jacket, and has red, white and blue painted on his chopper's gas tank. In fact, Hopper and Fonda are really just businessmen, out to make the big score. For one thing, it doesn't glorify hippies. There is so much going on in the multi-layered Easy Rider.
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