On This Day: May 19, 1989 - Road House Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: May 19, 1989 - Road House Premiered in Theaters.

On this day May 19, 1989, the cult action classic Road House premiered in theaters. Directed by Rowdy Herrington, the film starred Patrick Swayze as Dalton, a mysterious and skilled bouncer hired to clean up the Double Deuce, a rowdy bar in a small Missouri town. The cast also featured Ben Gazzara, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott in memorable supporting roles.

Though not a major critical hit at the time of release, Road House became an enduring favorite for its mix of martial arts action, over...

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