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Road House (1989)
“I want you to be nice, until it’s time to NOT be nice.”
From Bar Fights to Box Office: The Making of a Cult Classic
In the late 1980s, United Artists sought to capitalize on Patrick Swayze's rising star power following the success of Dirty Dancing. The studio paired him with director Rowdy Herrington for what was pitched as "the best drive-in movie ever made." The film's original casting included Annette Bening as Dr. Clay, but she was replaced by Kelly Lynch due to reported chemistry issues with Swayze. Despite initial skepticism from critics, the $15 million production would go on to…
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