His father a hardcore Southern Baptist, J.C. rebels during his teen years, joining a biker gang and becoming their leader. While day-tripping, he has a prophetic religious vision and leads an LSD-fueled pilgrimage back to his home town, where he challenges the local church leaders, even knocking down chairs and tables in righteous anger, just like ... you know. Is Jesus Christ born again on Earth?
Acting
McGaha casts himself as J.C.—ego or divine casting?
Direction
McGaha directs himself preaching from a motorcycle.
Practical Effects
Real bikers, real stunts, zero budget, maximum chaos.
Director
William F. McGaha
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Slim Pickens took this role between Peckinpah films—apparently he said yes to literally anything.
Released alongside 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'Godspell,' this is what happens when exploitation cinema tries to cash in on religious musicals without the budget for songs.
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