The film Road House with Patrick Swayze is about a tough bouncer named Dalton who is hired to clean up a dirty roadside bar called the Double Deuce in Jasper, Missouri. The town is controlled by a corrupt businessman named Brad Wesley, who uses it to launder money and run other illegal activities such as extortion.
Dalton quickly makes enemies of Wesley and his henchmen, but he is more than capable of defending himself. He is also a skilled negotiator and mediator, and he is able to bring peace to the Double Deuce and the town of Jasper.
Along the way, Dalton falls in love with a local doctor named Elizabeth "Doc" Clay. However, their relationship is complicated by Dalton's dangerous job and Wesley's attempts to destroy him.
In the end, Dalton defeats Wesley and his goons, and he and Doc are able to start a new life together.
Road House is a cult classic action film that is known for its over-the-top violence, cheesy dialogue, and Swayze's charismatic performance. It is also a fun and entertaining film that can be enjoyed by fans of action, romance, and comedy.
Here are some of the key themes of the film:
- Violence: The film is known for its over-the-top violence, which is often depicted in a cartoonish and humorous way. However, the film also explores the serious consequences of violence, both for the victim and the perpetrator.
- Redemption: Dalton is a complex character who is struggling to redeem himself from past mistakes. He finds redemption through his work at the Double Deuce and his relationship with Doc.
- Justice: The film is also about the importance of justice and standing up to bullies. Dalton represents the forces of good, while Wesley represents the forces of evil. In the end, good triumphs over evil and Dalton brings justice to the town of Jasper.
Road House is a classic 80s action film that is still enjoyed by audiences today. It is a fun and entertaining film with a charismatic performance from Patrick Swayze.
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Cast
- Patrick Swayze as James Dalton
- Kelly Lynch as Dr. Elizabeth "Doc" Clay
- Sam Elliott as Wade Garrett
- Ben Gazzara as Brad Wesley
- Kevin Tighe as Frank Tillman
- Red West as Red Webster
- Jeff Healey as Cody
- "Sunshine" Parker as Emmett
- Marshall Teague as Jimmy Reno
- John Doe as Pat McGurn
- Kathleen Wilhoite as Carrie Ann
- Terry Funk as Morgan
- Anthony De Longis as Gary Ketchum
-Travis McKenna as Jack - Keith David as Ernie Bass, New Bartender
- John William Young as Tinker
- Julie Michaels as Denise
- Michael Rider as O'Connor
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Writer: R. Lance Hill | Hilary Henkin
Box Office Gross: $30,050,028
Distributor: United Artists
Genre: action, romance, and comedy
Release Date: May 19, 1989