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Roadie
1980
Director Alan Rudolph directed this obscure cult concert comedy while still relatively unknown, and it's quite a rip-roarin' ride for viewers with a fondness for late-1970s nostalgia. Rocker Meat Loaf stars as Travis W. Redfish, a farm boy with a genius for electric engineering that he eventually parlays into the title of World'.. Read more
| Starring | Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Roy Orbison, Art Carney, Hank Williams |
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| Director | Alan Rudolph |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Roadie
Director Alan Rudolph directed this obscure cult concert comedy while still relatively unknown, and it's quite a rip-roarin' ride for viewers with a fondness for late-1970s nostalgia. Rocker Meat Loaf stars as Travis W. Redfish, a farm boy with a genius for electric engineering that he eventually parlays into the title of World's Greatest Roadie. En route, he falls for groupie Lola Bouilliabase (Kaki Hunter) and helps pursue her dream of meeting rock idol Alice Cooper (playing himself). Their pursuit of Alice leads them on a wild chase across the country, replete with 1970s road movie staples such as barroom brawls, car chases, and burly truckers. Blondie, Roy Orbison, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Hank Williams Jr. all make appearances, and Art Carney has a nice bit as Travis's father. There's surprisingly good performances all around, particularly Mr. Loaf's, in his first starring role. Rudolph reveals trademarks of his future films in this early feature--a celebration of American eccentricity and quirk-laden romance, which, along with the plethora of time-capsule perfect music, makes this rockin' cult entertainment.
| Starring | Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Roy Orbison, Art Carney, Hank Williams, Meat Loaf, Alice Cooper, Asleep At The Wheel, Asleep at the Wheel, Blondie, Kaki Hunter |
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| Director | Alan Rudolph |
| Studio | MGM ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 43 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1980 To Rent: DVD: 05 Apr 2004 |
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Meatloaf plays a Texas lunk called Travis W Redfish whose ability to fix electronics with manure and bits of potatoes... read more on Time Out
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middle of the road, road movie bout the accidental roadie.
This is the story of travis Redfish, a simple farm boy,come truckdriver, that is born with the seemingly super power of being able to fix anything at all ... read more »
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"Why is my life harder than everyone else's."
The good old 70's comes to an end with this movie that attempts to blend 'country', 'rock' and the 'new wave ' of the time, and does... read more »
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Ok
For those who long for the 70's this is for you.
For Alice Cooper completists - 228202
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middle of the road, road movie bout the accidental roadie.
This is the story of travis Redfish, a simple farm boy,come truckdriver, that is born with the seemingly super power of being able to fix anything at all ... read more »
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Eldard packs on the pounds to play rotund roadie
- WENN Newsdesk
- 26 Apr 2011
Black Hawk Down star Ron Eldard packed on 20 pounds (nine kilograms) in just two weeks to play a roadie in his latest movie. The film star packed on a total of 38 pounds (17 kilograms) while making Roadie - and he was amazed how easy it was to get fat. He tells WENN, "I would eat late at night; every night I would have many slices of pizza, milkshakes, candy, french fries and fried food. "I ate well during the day so I wouldn't fall asleep at work. I was so uncomfortable. I was sweaty but it... Read more
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Director Alan Rudolph directed this obscure cult concert comedy while still relatively unknown, and it's quite a rip-roarin' ride for viewers with a fondness for late-1970s nostalgia. Rocker Meat Loaf stars as Travis W. Redfish, a farm boy with a genius for electric engineering that he eventually ...
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