Road House (1989)
Release Year: 1989
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: El duro, Крайпътна къща, Matador de Aluguel, Bar routier, De profesión: duro, Road House - kuuma kapakka, O bravos, Kuca na putu, Országúti diszkó, Il duro del Road House, Wykidajlo, Profissão: Duro, Drumska kafana, Придорожная закусочная, Bar Fedaisi
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Writer: Hilary Henkin, R. Lance Hill
Summary
Road House (1989) is an action-thriller film directed by Rowdy Herrington, set in the rough-and-tumble world of a Missouri roadhouse bar called The Double Deuce. The movie centers around Dalton, a seemingly tough yet intelligent bouncer with a Ph.D., who arrives to tame the unruly establishment and protect its patrons from hoodlums. As Dalton's influence grows, he draws the attention of Brad Wesley, a cutthroat local businessman who demands protection money from the bar. The film explores themes of power struggles, revenge, and new love amidst the gritty atmosphere of the roadhouse. Although criticized for its over-the-top action sequences and melodramatic plot elements, Road House has become a cult classic appreciated for its entertaining blend of action, comedy, and drama.