"Easy Rider" cost about $330,000 to shoot, netted over $40 million worldwide. They had no idea it would be so successful. Hopper directed it at a very young age, many scenes were shot unscripted. He and Peter Fonda were wonderful, perfect for the roles.
That's called "talent", they don't teach it in acting schools, you can't buy it.
Strange, but gifted artist, Hopper.
RIP, Dennis.