History of the Chopper(2006)
History of the Chopper Synopsis
World-renowned chopper fabricator and Monster Garage host Jesse James for an in-depth look at the colorful history of these loud and proud machines. Jesse profiles the pioneers of the chopper movement, celebrates the unsung heroes whose ingenuity and creativity have inspired thousands of garage mechanics, and highlights some of the bike world's seminal creations. Watch as Jesse restores the "bird bike" a 1969 cast-off that he discovered on the back of an old pickup truck. Jesse and the guys from West Coast Choppers put their heads together to figure out how to restore the bike to its original condition. Everything from the frame to the gas tank to the motor.
History of the Chopper (2006) is a documentary film directed by Hildie Katibah, released on February 23, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jesse James, Cliff Vaughs, Tom Fugle and Joe Hurst.
- Director:
- Hildie Katibah
- Writers:
- Hildie Katibah, Jesse James
- Producers:
- Hildie Katibah
- Production:
- Discovery Communications
- Status:
- Released
History of the Chopper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jesse James
as Self
- Cliff Vaughs
Cliff Vaughs
as Self - MC Legend
Tom Fugle
as Self - Chopper Builder
- Joe Hurst
Joe Hurst
as Self - Chopper Builder
- Dick Doughty
Dick Doughty
as Self - Chopper Builder
- Jim Clark
Jim Clark
as Self - AEE
Key crew
Directed by Hildie Katibah, written by Hildie Katibah and Jesse James, produced by Hildie Katibah.
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History of the Chopper – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in History of the Chopper?
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The main cast of History of the Chopper (2006) includes Jesse James, Cliff Vaughs, Tom Fugle, Joe Hurst and Dick Doughty. The film was directed by Hildie Katibah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was History of the Chopper released?
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History of the Chopper was released on February 23, 2006 and runs for 1h 40m.