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 Wool

Writer:

Abbe Wool

Stars:

John Doe, Adam Horovitz, David Anthony Marshall

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Doe	...	Joe Mosely
David Anthony Marshall	...	Dave Coleman
Judyth Thurman	...	Stripper
Biff Yeager	...	Bartender
Sonna Chavez	...	Angie Abbott
Adam Horovitz	...	Sam
Erica Rogers	...	Housekeeper
JD Cullum	...	Mr. Andrews (as J.D. Cullum)
Ebbe Roe Smith	...	Journalist
David Swinson	...	Fred Nieman
Aaron Lustig	...	Morning Desk Clerk
Arlo Guthrie	...	Harvey
Timothy Leary	...	Salvadore
Pam Lambert	...	Mini-Mart Cashier
Beth DePatie	...	Daisy

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

directorial debut | surrealism | sidekick | 1957 harley davidson | harley davidson | 

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Taglines:

They weren't born to be wild. It just turned out that way.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and a scene of drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Doe's second daughter was born on the first day of filming.

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Quotes

Gloria: You're just a couple of self-indulgent pussies burrowing into your own stupid little cocoons. You probably love that "don't worry, be happy" song.
Sam: Hey, I hated that song.
Gloria: There's a whole world changing out there. If you wanna die in the vine of the implying decline, it's up to you.

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Connections

Referenced in Fight Club (1999)

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Soundtracks

Good Time
Performed by Attila Zoller Group
Written by Roland Kovac
Published by Southern Library of Recorded Music (ASCAP)

User Reviews

wish it was on DVD

I rented this movie years ago and have been hoping for a DVD release for years so I can show everyone I know how funny it is. There are so many wonderful cameos in this, too many to list, but mostly you are left with the performances of john doe and adam horovitz. They lead you on a journey we all go on inside ourselves especially while we grow up. Who the hell are we and what do we want from life? How much do the people in our lives mean to us and what would we do for them push come to shove? I know many would think that is too deep for this romp but then I suppose many people consider deuce bigelow real cinema. Anyway, I would recommend this to anyone who for one thing is a nut about music and wants to see some of their favs in a new light and for anyone else with a mind that wanders, take a wander with these roadside prophets.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1992 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Roadside Prophets

Filming Locations:

Barstow, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,066, 29 March 1992

Gross USA:

$147,724

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$147,724

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Swinson-Starkey Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1