When "Road House" was released in 1989, it was not a critical or box office success. The movie has since become a cult classic, known for its over-the-top violence, macho posturing, and quotable dialogue. "Road House" is also notable for its strong cast of actors and actresses.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Patrick Swayze 01:13 - Kelly Lynch 02:09 - Sam Elliott 03:13 - Ben Gazzara 03:49 - Keith David 04:26 - Marshall R. Teague 04:49 - Kathleen Wilhoite 05:38 - Jeff Healey 06:20 - Julie Michaels 06:57 - Gary Hudson 07:17 - Outro
Despite its low budget and B-movie status, the film attracted some big names, thanks to the strength of the script and the appeal of the characters. Patrick Swayze starred as Dalton, a bouncer at a roadside bar who is hired to clean up the place. The cast also included Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, and Ben Gazzara, among others. The movie's popularity has only grown in recent years, with fans regularly quoting Dalton's famous line: "Pain don't hurt."
While most of the cast have advanced in their careers and are still living the dream, some have succumbed to the cold hands of death. Patrick Swayze and Ben Gazzara are two of the cast members who are no longer with us. Shortly after finishing the first episode of the series "The Beast," Swayze received a stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Swayze passed away from the condition in September 2009, at 57 years old. Gazzara, on the other hand, passed away in 2012 at the age of 81 from the exact same illness.
Also, some of the cast members, like Sam Elliot, Keith David, and Gary Hudson, have made a good name for themselves as voice actors. David's voice can be heard in a wide range of productions, such as "The Princess and the Frog" (a Disney film), "Rick and Morty" (a Cartoon Network series), and several documentaries. While Elliot has done ads for household names like Coors, IBM, and Dodge, Hudson has stayed within the gaming industry by lending his voice to characters in games like Red Dead Redemption and Fallout. It is quite easy to admit that the cast of "Road House" has clearly achieved a lot in their individual endeavors since 1989.
