Former Hells Angel Rates 11 Biker Gang Scenes In Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider

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Former Hells Angels chapter president Pat Matter breaks down biker gang scenes in movies and television, such as "Sons of Anarchy," for realism.

Matter breaks down the accuracy of the activities and culture of outlaw motorcycle clubs, such as episodes from "Sons of Anarchy," from its portrayal of a motorcycle chase to the importance of club tattoos and attire — such as the kutte and leather jacket; as well as rivalries among outlaw motorcycle clubs — including the rivalry between the Outlaws and the Hells Angel – in "Mayans M.C." He also covers common tropes in biker movies, such as the bar brawl in "A Bronx Tale," with Robert De Niro; the importance of patches in "one-percenter" motorcycle clubs in "The Bikeriders," starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy; the use of clubs, chains, and knives in the fight scene in "Reacher" S2E4 (2023); and the clubhouse scene "Daredevil" S2E1 (2016). Matter discusses life during and after joining the Hells Angels, such as the initiation ceremony for a prospect in "Hells Angels on Wheels," starring Jack Nicholson; the role of women in outlaw motorcycle clubs in "Yellowstone" S3E4 (2020); and the plausibility of law enforcement going undercover to infiltrate outlaw motorcycle clubs in "Beyond the Law," with Charlie Sheen.

Matter was the president and founder of the Minneapolis chapter of the Hells Angels, and was involved with outlaw motorcycle clubs for 31 years. In 2003, Matter was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison for money laundering and distribution of methamphetamine. After he agreed to cooperate with law enforcement and testify in other drug cases across the nation, his sentence was reduced to 10 years. Upon completing his prison sentence, Matter has since participated in seminars with law enforcement and cowrote a book with Chris Omodt — the police officer who spearheaded Matter's case — called "Breaking the Code: A True Story by a Hells Angel President and the Cop Who Pursued Him."

You can find "Breaking the Code: A True Story by a Hells Angel President and the Cop Who Pursued Him" here:
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All Comments (21)
  • How nice that he presided over the most law-abiding chapter.
  • @benamini5701
    He watched tattoo burning scene out of context. They found out that guy who they kicked out didn't remove his tattoo after about 2 years.
  • @StephenMintz
    I work at a bar in Fresno. An OG from out of town came in with a couple other veterans. The Sanger Club had some members there simply to stand behind these Angels to protect them while they bellied up to the bar. A big AA blowhard kept buying them drinks til it was time to settle up, then he was gone. Almost $300 in drinks. Long story short: The OG paid the tab with a big tip. He apologized and said something to the effect of “nobody disrespects where we drink.” Next day the very battered and bruised blowhard showed up and quietly handed over $400 to that bartender and mumbled “sorry” and left.
  • @gutz1981
    Missed opportunity to have reviewed 'Stone' the Australian biker movie that came out 50 years ago this year and had some amazing visuals in terms of bike stunts and funeral procession of around 400 bikes or so in one shot.
  • "Well that may be accurate, but I never was involved in any such behavior".
  • @0ldrasput1n
    "I run a lie detector test on prospects" so you vetted your potential members with a completely debunked test? That is hilarious.
  • I think I remember that brawl between the Angels and the Mongols at the casino. If it’s the one I’m thinking of, they used to have the security camera footage for the viewing online.
  • @GODDESS1966
    This man is clearly still fearful of the Hells Angels seeking retribution. He speaks very cautiously to not completely incriminate himself or the Angels for anything. I can't say as I blame him. Even when you're out, you're never really out. He said he cut a deal for the 17 years in prison so as to not get a longer sentence. I wonder what that deal entailed? I'm sure the Angels are not happy with him regardless. When you choose this lifestyle, it's a life sentence. I'll never understand why anybody would think this lifestyle is so great.
  • I remember the bomb in Chicago. My uncle was the Sargent of Arms for the Hells Henchmen in Southbend Indiana. We were in Chicago when the Henchmen clubhouse got bombed
  • @Benw3790
    There’s a local club where I live and they are kinda small but they do have a legit club house and they all hang out at the local bars on a regular basis. I know them well and my dad was friends with a lot of them, while he was growing up. Pretty much anyone is allowed at the club house as long as you go with someone who knows the members. They serve alcohol at the club house to make money but a lot of these guys are actually broke. There aren’t really any rival clubs against them either. They’re really just a group of guys, who ride motorcycles, wear leather and patches and have a club house. A lot of them drink and do/sell coke but it’s literally NOTHING like what you see on tv or movies.
  • Hey where's that scene from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure? They should've included that.
  • Sons are the only motorcycle club that never talk about bikes.
  • 9:00 This is a Lie. I have PERSONALLY been denied entrance to Minnesota Bars for wearing Dickies, Hats, ect. There is no law making it illegal for Bars to deny entrance based on your clothing.
  • Brilliant, really enjoyed all the comments about the films, et cetera. Nice to hear it from that prospect. 19:25