The film was more successful on home video. The film grossed $30 million in the United States and Canada and $31 million internationally for a worldwide total of $61 million. The magnet clasp boxed limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack from Vinegar Syndrome was released on November 25, 2022. New supplements include a 'making of' documentary with new interviews by Herrington, actors Kelly Lynch, John Doe, Kevin Tighe, Julie Michaels and Red West, a separate conversation with the director and featurette for the film's music. After being reissued numerous times in the U.S., in 2016 Shout! Factory released a 2-disc Blu-ray collectors edition with fourteen extra features with material ported over from the previous editions. A second disc combines the same six special features ported from the Deluxe DVD. Road House was first issued by MGM on Blu-ray disc on June 2, 2009. In 2006 a Deluxe Edition DVD was released with two audio commentaries including one with the director, two featurettes titled "On the Roadhouse" and "What Would Dalton Do?". In the United States Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer first released the film on DVD on February 4, 2003, with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio and theatrical trailer as the sole extra feature. The film was originally released on VHS and then on DVD. Home media īetween VHS, DVD, Blu-ray and Streaming service sales, 'Road House' has grossed over $203 million, including its original box office of $61 million. The film premiered in New York and Los Angeles on May 19, 1989. "The Final Confrontation" (Alternate Version) "Heads or Tails?/I've Got to Find Doc" (Extended Version) "Loading Dock Fight" (Alternate Extended Version) "I Have a Cousin in Memphis" (Alternate Mix) "The Final Confrontation" (Part 2 Alternate Excerpt) "Dalton and Reno Fight" (With Piano Overlay) "Nobody Ever Wins a Fight/Red's Gets Ransacked" Music Road House: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The monster truck used was Bigfoot #7, which was originally built for the film. The Kings River runs between the two residences. The opening and monster truck scenes were filmed in Reedley, California. The filming of much of the "New Double Deuce" used Anaheim's Cowboy bar, also later called the Bandstand among other names until it closed. Filming įilming started in April 1988 on location throughout California, primarily in Newhall, Valencia, and Canyon Country. Elizabeth Clay however the role was recast because she and Patrick Swayze had too little chemistry, so she was replaced by Kelly Lynch. Keith David as Ernie Bass, New BartenderĪnnette Bening was originally cast as Dr.In the end, the town celebrates its newfound freedom at the Double Deuce. Before Wesley can shoot, however, he is shot to death by the townspeople, who deny any knowledge of what had happened to the arriving police. As he tries to walk away, Wesley pulls a gun on him. ![]() After Wesley's henchman Jimmy Reno sets Emmett's house on fire, Dalton fights Jimmy and kills him by ripping his throat out, shocking Elizabeth.Īfter Wesley has Garrett killed, Dalton snaps and storms Wesley's estate, killing most of his henchmen and ultimately incapacitating Wesley. Wesley increases his attack on the club and begins to sabotage other businesses that disobey him. ![]() Wesley tries to convince Dalton to work for him once he extorts the Double Deuce but Dalton declines. Wesley summons Dalton to his home and reveals knowledge of Dalton's past regarding an incident in which he killed a man in self-defense by ripping his throat out. Dalton also reunites with his mentor, aging cooler Wade Garrett, who comes to town after receiving a disconcerting phone call from Dalton. ![]() ![]() Elizabeth "Doc" Clay, which develops into a romance. At the hospital, he begins a friendship with Dr. His henchmen threaten Tillman, and during the ensuing struggle, Dalton receives a knife wound. Handed control of all bar operations and hiring by Tillman, Dalton fires multiple employees for poor behavior, theft, and drug dealing.ĭalton is introduced to local business magnate Brad Wesley, who effectively controls the town his nephew was one of the employees Dalton fired. Tillman plans to invest substantial money into the club to enhance its image, and he needs a first-rate cooler to maintain stability. James Dalton is a professional " cooler" with a mysterious past who is enticed from his job in New York City by Frank Tillman to take over security at his club, the Double Deuce, in Jasper, Missouri. A direct sequel, Road House 2, was released in 2006. The cast also includes Kelly Lynch as Swayze's love interest and Ben Gazzara as the main antagonist. Sam Elliott co-stars as a bouncer, the mentor, friend, and foil of Swayze's character. Road House is a 1989 American action film directed by Rowdy Herrington and starring Patrick Swayze as a cooler at a newly refurbished roadside bar who protects a small town in Missouri from a corrupt businessman.
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