Road House

"Dalton lives like a loner, fights like a professional. And loves like there's no tomorrow."

May 19 1989 R 1h 54m
Action, Thriller

The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.

Plot

Serene and laconic, yet powerful and lethal, Dalton is an expert in martial arts and the best professional bouncer in the business. With such a reputation, Dalton is summoned in a small town in Missouri to clean up the sleazy bar called The Double Deuce from the troublemakers who terrorize the customers, without knowing, however, that the villainous local entrepreneur, Brad Wesley, wants things to remain unchanged. As Dalton cleans up the nightclub, and with it, the town from Wesley's hired goons, a deep wound from a knife will inspire a passionate affair with local Dr. Elizabeth "Doc" Clay. Now, the corrupt Wesley has enough reasons to take Dalton out of the way, nevertheless, the bouncer has the final say.

Written by

R. Lance Hill, Hilary Henkin

Directed by

Rowdy Herrington

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Silver Pictures, Star Partners II Ltd., United Artists

Languages

Português, English

Awards

5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
110,944
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
36
Popularity
NA