Based on a true story, "Harley and the Davidsons" charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century.
Based on a true story, "Harley and the Davidsons" charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
Amazing Machine
1h 25m10.0 / 10
Bill Harley and brothers Walter and Arthur Davidson found a motorcycle company in a shed behind the Davidson's home. But competition is fierce, and Walter has to put their fledgling business on the map by risking his life in racing competitions to beat the industry powerhouse, Indian Motorcycles. The rivalry between the two companies escalates with deadly consequences.
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Directed by Ciarán DonnellyWritten by Evan WrightGuest stars Gabriel Luna, Ed Birch, Philip Brodie, Olimpia Melinte, Jane Slavin
Walter and Bill convince Arthur that Harley-Davidson must rejoin the racing community if their business is to survive. Distracted by their race to the top, the founders of Harley-Davidson leave themselves vulnerable to a devastating and unforeseen threat to the survival of their company.
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Directed by Stephen KayWritten by Nick Schenk, Nick Schenk, Seth FisherGuest stars Alex Shaffer, Dougray Scott, Ed Birch, Philip Brodie, Olimpia Melinte, Jane Slavin, Hera Hilmar
The Great Depression ravages America and cripples the motorcycle industry. With their company on the brink of ruin, Walter, Arthur, and Bill flout conventional wisdom by embarking on their most ambitious and expensive design yet.
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Directed by Ciarán DonnellyWritten by Nick Schenk, Evan Wright, Evan WrightGuest stars Jessica Camacho, Stephen Rider, Hera Hilmar
