Harley and the Davidsons: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

A Harley-Davidson is more than a motorcycle. It is a symbol of Americana, built from the ground up by founders Walter and Arthur Davidson and their friend Bill Harley. But the road to success was not exactly smooth - it was filled with innumerable obstacles, ruthless competitors and extraordinary risks. Together these three young men, the sons of blue-collar immigrants, gave everything they had to ensure the survival of the company they founded. But just how far would they go to reach the ultimate American dream?

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. Walter, Arthur and Bill risked their entire fortune and livelihood to launch the budding enterprise. Each of these men faced very different challenges, but it was the motorcycle that united their dreams and ambitions.

Walter, Arthur, and Bill cemented Harley-Davidson's reputation as a builder of bikes that go anywhere, can ride hard and ignore all the rules. It's a legacy that has endured over 100 years - and at the heart of the brand and its loyal riders.

Series details

• Title: Harley and the Davidsons
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, History
• Premiere date: 2016-09-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 2016-09-07
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Discovery
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 120 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.9/10
• TVMaze ID: 19714
• TVDB ID: 312865

Cast and credited roles

• Bug Hall — Arthur Davidson
• Robert Aramayo — Bill Harley
• Michiel Huisman — Walter Davidson
• Essa O'Shea — Clara Biesel
• Annie Read — Anna Caroline Jachthuber
• Gabriel Luna — Eddie Hasha
• Dougray Scott — Randall James
• Stephen Rider — William B. Johnson
• Wilson Bethel — Ray Weishaar
• Alex Shaffer — Albert "Shrimp" Burns
• Jessica Camacho — Reya
• Richard Cordery — Wharton

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2016-09-05; final listed air date 2016-09-07; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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