Movie "Road House" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Road House"

Dalton is an expert "cooler" -- a barroom bouncer who can break up fights without getting himself killed in the process. Frank Tilghman, the owner of the Double Deuce in Jasper, Missouri, has hired Dalton away from a bar in Memphis, because Tilghman needs someone who can handle the nightly outbreaks of violence at the Double Deuce, and teach the rest of the Double Deuce's bouncers how to handle it. There's even a cage protecting the bar's band from the customers. The band is led by Dalton's old friend Cody, who is blind. Dalton is injured on his first night on the job and is treated by Elizabeth "Doc" Clay, the local doctor. Dalton and Doc soon fall in love with each other, and this angers Brad Wesley, a crime boss that Doc was once involved with -- and may still be involved with. Wesley is also responsible for a lot of the violence at the Double Deuce, and for some time, Wesley has had the sheriff in his pocket, giving him complete control of the town of Jasper. Wesley is out to get rid of Dalton, who has already made some friends in Jasper -- Dalton has rented a room from a man named Emmet, and has befriended local auto parts store owner Red Webster, and has also befriended Pete Stroudenmire, the owner of Stroudenmire Ford, a local car dealership. Wesley, who wants money from these people, has his henchmen burn down Red's store, run a big foot truck through the showroom of Pete's dealership, and set Emmet's home on fire. Dalton is pleasantly surprised when his mentor and old friend, legendary cooler Wade Garrett, arrives in town and helps him beat up the guys who are vandalizing Tilghman's liquor shipment because Wesley wants to be the one to supply Tilghman's liquor, and take money from Tilghman. A couple of days after Wade's arrival, Wesley has Wade murdered in order to get a point across to Dalton. In retaliation, Dalton storms Wesley's mansion, with every intention of freeing the town from Wesley.

Starring actors in "Road House" movie:

Patrick Swayze as a character James Dalton, Head Bouncer Double Deuce Club Patrick Swayze also starred in the next movies: "Donnie Darko" in a role of Jim Cunningham; "George and the Dragon" in a role of Garth; "Point Break"; "Ghost" in a role of Sam Wheat; "Dirty Dancing" in a role of Johnny Castle; "Forever Lulu" in a role of Ben Clifton; "Steel Dawn" in a role of Nomad; "Uncommon Valor" in a role of Kevin Scott; "The Fox and the Hound 2" in a role of Cash; "The Outsiders" in a role of Darrel 'Darry' Curtis; "11:14 (Eleven Fourteen, The Movie)" in a role of Frank; "Christmas in Wonderland" in a role of Wayne Saunders; "Keeping Mum" in a role of Lance; "City of Joy" in a role of Max Lowe; "Jump!" in a role of Richard Pressburger; "Red Dawn" in a role of Jed; "Black Dog" in a role of Jack Crews; "One Last Dance" in a role of Travis MacPhearson; "Youngblood" in a role of Derek Sutton; "Three Wishes" in a role of Jack McCloud; "Father Hood" in a role of Jack Charles;

Kelly Lynch as a character Dr. Elizabeth Clay Kelly Lynch also starred in the next movies: "Charlie's Angels" in a role of Vivian Wood; "Cocktail" in a role of Kerry Coughlin; "Curly Sue" in a role of Grey Ellison; "Heaven's Prisoners" in a role of Annie Robicheaux; "Desperate Hours" in a role of Nancy Breyers; "Virtuosity" in a role of Madison Carter; "The Jacket" in a role of Jean Price;

Sam Elliott as a character Wade Garrett Sam Elliott also starred in the next movies: "We Were Soldiers" in a role of Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley; "Hulk" in a role of Ross; "Thank You for Smoking" in a role of Lorne Lutch; "Tombstone" in a role of Virgil Earp; "Barnyard" in a role of Ben the Cow; "Prancer" in a role of John Riggs; "The Golden Compass" in a role of Lee Scoresby; "The Contender" in a role of Kermit Newman; "Off the Map" in a role of Charley; "Rush" in a role of Dodd; "Fatal Beauty" in a role of Mike Marshak; "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" in a role of Clay Wheeler; "Shakedown" in a role of Richie Marks;

Ben Gazzara as a character Brad Wesley, Jasper Kingpin Ben Gazzara also starred in the next movies: "Dogville" in a role of Jack McKay; "The Thomas Crown Affair" in a role of Andrew Wallace, Crown's Lawyer; "Summer of Sam" in a role of Luigi; "Bloodline" in a role of Rhys Williams; "Anatomy of a Murder" in a role of Lt. Frederick Manion;

Marshall R. Teague as a character Jimmy, Wesley's No.1 Thug Marshall R. Teague also starred in the next movies: "U.S. Seals II" in a role of Donner;

Julie Michaels as a character Denise Julie Michaels starred only in the movie "Road House"

Red West as a character Red Webster, Red's Auto Parts Owner Red West also starred in the next movies: "Glory Road" in a role of Ross Moore; "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" in a role of Paulsen; "Goodbye Solo" in a role of William; "The Expert" in a role of Judge; "Felony" in a role of Chief Edwards;

Sunshine Parker as a character Emmet, Dalton's Landlord Sunshine Parker also starred in the next movies: "Tremors" in a role of Edgar; "Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat" in a role of Merle Bisby;

Jeff Healey as a character Cody, Band Singer at Double Deuce Jeff Healey starred only in the movie "Road House"

Kevin Tighe as a character Frank Tilghman, Owner of Double Deuce Kevin Tighe also starred in the next movies: "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in a role of Ken Carver; "Another 48 Hrs." in a role of Blake Wilson; "Jade" in a role of Dist. Atty. Arnold Clifford; "K-9" in a role of Lyman; "Today You Die" in a role of Max Stevens; "School Ties" in a role of Coach McDevitt;

John Doe as a character Pat McGurn, Wesley's Nephew John Doe also starred in the next movies: "Torque" in a role of Sheriff Barnes; "Pure Country" in a role of Earl Blackstock;

Kathleen Wilhoite as a character Carrie Ann, Barmaid/Singer at Double Deuce Kathleen Wilhoite also starred in the next movies: "Angel Heart" in a role of Nurse; "The Edge" in a role of Ginny; "Pay It Forward" in a role of Bonnie; "Quicksand" in a role of Beth Ann; "Perfect Opposites" in a role of Terri Curtis; "Drowning Mona" in a role of Lucinda; "Getting Even with Dad" in a role of Kitty; "Witchboard" in a role of Zarabeth; "Fire in the Sky" in a role of Katie Rogers;

Travis McKenna as a character Jack Travis McKenna starred only in the movie "Road House"

Roger Hewlett as a character Younger Roger Hewlett also starred in the next movies: "Born" in a role of Doorman; "Leprechaun 3" in a role of Tony;

Kurt James Stefka as a character Hank, Double Deuce Bartender Kurt James Stefka starred only in the movie "Road House"