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Chelsea Bridge Boys
Made for Swedish television, a look at a gang of "Rockers" who meet at a tea-kiosk on Chelsea Bridge.
Director: Peter Davis and Staffan Lamm
Overview
One of three London sketches directed by Peter Davies and made for Swedish Television, Chelsea Bridge Boys takes a cool look at a gang of "Rockers" who meet at a tea-kiosk on Chelsea Bridge. The film is largely based on candid interviews where the bikers respond to questions about politics, society, freedom and independence.
This title is also available on the DVD/Blu-ray 'London in the Raw' in the BFI Flipside collection.
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