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

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1992 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Asphalt-Propheten

Filming Locations:

Barstow, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,066, 29 March 1992, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$147,724

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$157,645

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Swinson-Starkey Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

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

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Quotes

Labia Mirage: All you got is yourself. And yourself is inside you body. And your body is your own.
Joe Mosely: That's cool. That's really cool

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Connections

References The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

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Soundtracks

Eldorado
Performed by Bug Lamp
Written by Keith Morris, Bruce Duff & Daniel Root
Produced by Bug Lamp and Rob Stenett
Engineered by Jeffers Dodge and Jeff Shannon
Published by Love Bucket Music (BMI) / Tone Duff Music (BMI) / Fistful of Chili Music

User Reviews

A Rare Gem

For those late nights when all you have to entertain yourself with is a TV and a good buzz, "Roadside Prophets" saves. This movie has been hailed as the, "best ever" and that is quite a stretch but, I love it to death nonetheless. I got sucked into it when I noticed Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz was in it. He may not be the best actor but he is interesting enough to pull it off. There are many cameos by some of my favorite personalities. What makes this movie great are the lazy scenes out on the road and somewhat non existent plot. It's one of those flicks that let you leave the couch when you really can't. Roadside Prophets gives you the feel of total freedom and crazy misadventures out on the open roads of America's west. For the first time in 38 years I am tempted to buy a bike (but I wont).