Death Riders (1976)
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Austin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. Covertly tracking their moves is Stuntman Mike, a scarred rebel leering from behind the wheel of his muscle car, revving just feet away.
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When WW1 comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times but they wind up in Hollywood where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.
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