Road House is a 1989 action thriller film with Patrick Swayze playing the lead role. This article provides information on where the movie was filmed and who played the various characters. We’ll also share interesting facts about the movie and its behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
Road House was filmed in multiple locations in California, United States. Here are the main ones:
- Filming began on Apr 18, 1988 at 24650 Arch Street, Santa Clarita.
- Another location was 20117 East Trimmer Springs Road, Sanger.
- Scenes were also shot at Cowboy Boogie, which is a popular spot at 1721 South Manchester Avenue, Anaheim.
- Other parts of the movie were filmed in Anaheim and Newhall.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Patrick Swayze | James Dalton |
| Kelly Lynch | Dr. Elizabeth Clay |
| Sam Elliott | Wade Garrett |
| Ben Gazzara | Brad Wesley |
| Julie Michaels | Denise |
| Red West | Red Webster |
| Jeff Healey | Cody |
| Kevin Tighe | Frank Tilghman |
| John Doe | Pat McGurn |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | Carrie |
| Travis McKenna | Jack |
| Roger Hewlett | Younger |
| Kurt James Stefka | Hank |
| Gary Hudson | Steve |
| Terry Funk | Morgan |
| Michael Rider | O’Connor |
| Joe Unger | Karpis |
| Tiny Ron | Mountain |
| Jon Paul Jones | Stroudenmire |
| Lauri Crossman | Stella |
| Keith David | Ernie Bass |
| Ed DeFusco | Oscar |
| Joseph Rockman | Cody’s Band |
| Thomas Stephen | Cody’s Band |
| Gonzalo Quintana III | Cruzados |
| Marshall Rohner | Cruzados |
| John Oldach | Bandstand Tough Guy |
| Susan Lentini | Bandstand Babe |
| Patricia Tallman | Bandstand Babe |
| Dawn Ciccone | Steve’s Girl |
| Julie Royer | Steve’s Girl |
| Frank Noon | Barfly |
| Christopher Collins | Sharing Husband |
| Cheryl Baker | Well-Endowed Wife |
| Michael Wise | Gawker |
| Tom Finnegan | Chief of Police |
| Christine Anderson | Party Girl |
| Debra Chase | Party Girl |
| Lisa Westman | Party Girl |
| Kymberly Herrin | Party Girl |
| Kym Malin | Party Girl |
| Heidi Paine | Party Girl |
| Jacklyn Palmer | Party Girl |
| Marta Rinchusiuso | Party Girl |
| Meg Thayer | Party Girl |
| Laura Albert | Strip Joint Girl |
| Christina Veronica | Strip Joint Girl |
| Jasae | Strip Joint Girl |
| Michele Burger | Strip Joint Girl |
| Pamela Jackson | Strip Joint Girl |
| Daryl Sandy Marsh | Strip Joint Bartender |
| Laura Lee Kasten | Nurse |
| Bill Dunnam | Car Salesman |
| Sylvia Baker | Table Dancer |
| Dennis Ott | Bar Character |
| Ancel Cook | Grillman |
| Chino ‘Fats’ Williams | Derelict |
| The Jeff Healey Band | Bar band |
| Louise Alvarez | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Arthur Lamont Berger | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Brittany | (uncredited) |
| Terri Lynn Doss | Cody’s Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| T.Z. Garrison | Bandstand Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Diana Hart | Girl in Bar (uncredited) |
| Bettina M. Johnson | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Hope Kelley | Girl in Nightclub (uncredited) |
| Henry Kingi | (uncredited) |
| Amelia Kinkade | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Laurette Kite | Pretty girl (uncredited) |
| Aaron Michael Lacey | Marine in Strip Joint (uncredited) |
| Mark Lopez | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Andrea Lund | Barfly (uncredited) |
| James McIntire | Bartender (Leaded or Unleaded) (uncredited) |
| Bruce Nahin | Restaurant patron (uncredited) |
| Monique Noel | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Alicia Patterakis | (uncredited) |
| Terry Ray | Dancing Barfly (uncredited) |
| Theresa St. Clair | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Jim Starr | Outside Doorman – NYC (uncredited) |
| Duff Tallahassee | Man in Fingerless Gloves (uncredited) |
| Benny Urquidez | Laughing Henchman (uncredited) |
| Tony Westbrook | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some interesting facts about the movie:
- The genre of the movie is Action and Thriller, it was released in Canada on May 19, 1989.
- It tells the story of a legendary bouncer named James Dalton, played by Patrick Swayze, who tries to restore order at a notorious bar but gets into conflict with a crime boss who rules the town.
- The movie is directed by Rowdy Herrington and written by R. Lance Hill and Hilary Henkin.
- Kelly Lynch plays the role of Dr. Elizabeth Clay and Sam Elliott appears as Wade Garrett. Other cast members include Ben Gazzara who plays Brad Wesley and Marshall R. Teague as Jimmy.
- Road House received 5 award nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 24650 Arch Street, Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3850775
- Longitude: -118.5291474
- Place ID: ChIJveGWL16GwoARdJe2vMkYfk8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 24650 Arch St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Cowboy Boogie – 1721 South Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.80461
- Longitude: -117.905647
- Place ID: ChIJvRVzocHX3IARU6k6t9ihP8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1721 S Manchester Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Anaheim, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8365932
- Longitude: -117.9143012
- Place ID: ChIJZ-hVgPnW3IARYLErmquJqwE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Anaheim, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Newhall, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.373361
- Longitude: -118.5400404
- Place ID: ChIJU8LvmtOGwoARFioS3vhtBxQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newhall, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
