Roadside Prophets

"They weren't born to be wild. It just turned out that way."

Oct 8 1992 R 1h 36m
Adventure, Comedy, Drama

On a quest to fulfill a friend's last wish, Joe takes to the desert road on his 1957 Harley-Davidson. Joined by wannabe biker Sam, Joe journeys from Los Angeles to Nevada, meeting all sorts of characters along the way.

Plot

Bizarre and surreal road movie about a biker and his unlikely sidekick. On a quest to fulfill a friend's last wish, Joe takes to the desert road on his 1957 Harley-Davidson and meets a succession of odd characters, including Sam. Sam begins following Joe, on a quest of his own, which necessitates staying in Motel 9's wherever they go. Themes such as friendship, faith, and isolation are brought into sharp relief by strange situations, the lonely road, and the stark emptiness of the desert. There are also several humorous cameos.

Written by

Abbe Wool

Directed by

Abbe Wool

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Line Cinema, Swinson-Starkey Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,519
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA