Road House

The Double Deuce doesn’t clean itself up. Road House is the honky-tonk brawler that turned a broken-down bar into hallowed ground for anyone who ever worked a door, or took a hit and got back up. This Road House T-shirt carries the Double Deuce, plain and proud, with the kind of cult movie shirt attitude that doesn’t ask permission. If you know the place, you know the code. Road House shirts for folks who stand their ground.

Built for fans of classic pop culture and cult classic t shirts, this design keeps the spirit rough, loud, and unapologetic. Wear it like you mean it.
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Questions

Who stars in Road House and who did Patrick Swayze play?
Patrick Swayze stars as James Dalton, a professional bouncer hired to clean up a rough bar. The cast also includes Kelly Lynch as Dr. Elizabeth Clay, Sam Elliott as Wade Garrett, and Ben Gazzara as the villain Brad Wesley.
When did Road House come out and who directed it?
It was released on May 19, 1989, directed by Rowdy Herrington. United Artists distributed the film.
What is the movie actually about?
A professional bouncer is hired to restore order at a violent roadside bar in Jasper, Missouri, and ends up clashing with a ruthless local crime lord.
What is the name of the bar in Road House?
The bar is called the Double Deuce.
Did Patrick Swayze really get hurt filming the fights?
Swayze performed many of his own stunts, and co-star Marshall Teague reportedly broke Swayze’s ribs while filming the famous fistfight scene.
Who wrote Road House?
David Lee Henry created the story, and he and Hilary Henkin wrote the screenplay. It was produced by Joel Silver under his Silver Pictures banner.
How did the movie do at the box office?
It grossed about $61.6 million worldwide against a $15 million budget, and strong home media sales pushed total earnings to over $203 million.
Was Kelly Lynch the first choice for the doctor role?
Kelly Lynch reportedly replaced Annette Bening in the role of Dr. Elizabeth Clay because of a lack of on-screen chemistry with Swayze.
Who provided the music and the bar band?
Guitarist Jeff Healey’s band appears as the Double Deuce house band, and Michael Kamen composed the film’s score.
Did critics actually like Road House?
Reviews were mixed and many critics panned it, though audiences gave it a B grade on CinemaScore. Roger Ebert said it sat ’right on the edge between the good-bad movie and the merely bad.’
Did Road House win any awards?
Not the good kind. It was nominated for five Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, and Razzie founder John Wilson later named it one of ’The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made.’
Where was Road House filmed?
Principal photography took place in California in April 1988, in locations including Newhall, Valencia, Canyon Country, Anaheim, and Reedley, even though the story is set in Missouri.
What was the deal with the monster truck scene?
The truck was Bigfoot #7, and the scene reportedly cost $500,000 to film.
Did Road House get a sequel or remake?
Yes. It developed a cult following and spawned Road House 2 in 2006, followed by a 2024 remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal.