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Roadside Prophets (1992)Two strangers meet on the road and travel through Nevada on motorcycle to find an elusive spot where they can dump another man's ashes. Director:Abbe WoolWriter:Abbe Wool |
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Dave Coleman
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Stripper
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Angie Abbott
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Housekeeper
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Mr. Andrews
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Fred Nieman
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Morning Desk Clerk
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Harvey
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Mini-Mart Cashier
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Daisy
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Bizarre and surreal road movie about a biker and his unlikely sidekick. On a quest to fulfill a friend's last wish, Joe takes to the desert road on his 1957 Harley-Davidson and meets a succession of odd characters, including Sam. Sam begins following Joe, on a quest of his own, which necessitates staying in Motel 9's wherever they go. Themes such as friendship, faith, and isolation are brought into sharp relief by strange situations, the lonely road, and the stark emptiness of the desert. There are also several humorous cameos. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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They weren't born to be wild. It just turned out that way.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and a scene of drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
8 October 1992 (Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Asphalt-Propheten See more »Box Office
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$147,724 (USA)Company Credits
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Sam: Yeah, but is it funny?
Oscar: Only if you're in love and waiting to die. My name's Oscar, this is my wife Celeste. I've got cancer, she's got AIDs.
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Performed by The Pop Tigers
Arranged by Paul Lazare
Published by The Southern Library of Recorded Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of The Southern Library of Recorded Music
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Celeste: Oh, don't mind him. It's called gallows humour.Sam: Yeah, but is it funny?
Oscar: Only if you're in love and waiting to die. My name's Oscar, this is my wife Celeste. I've got cancer, she's got AIDs.
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"Oh Happy Day"Performed by The Pop Tigers
Arranged by Paul Lazare
Published by The Southern Library of Recorded Music (ASCAP)
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A blue-collar joe seeking to fulfil a dead man's last wish finds himself sucked into a spiritual journey and questioning his own life.
This is a film that lends itself to being misunderstood. Previous comments have listed it as "rambling", and I can see where it might appear that way. Just remember the name of the film. It's not about the quest to bury ashes. It's about personal enlightenment and breaking away from a static, nowhere life.
Rich characters and counter-cultural icons litter this film. Definitely a find if you're a fan of movies like "Alice's Restaurant" and "Fritz the Cat".