Road House (1948)
- 7.3
- 95 mins
- Crime, Drama
Storyline
Jefty, owner of a roadhouse in a backwoods town, hires sultry, tough-talking torch singer Lily Stevens against the advice of his manager Pete Morgan. Jefty is smitten with Lily, who in turn exerts her charms on the more resistant Pete. When Pete finally falls for her and she turns down Jefty's marriage proposal, they must face Jefty's murderous jealousy and his twisted plots to "punish" the two.—Rod Crawford
Plot Keywords
breakfast in bed, nightclub owner, murder, liquor, jury, insanity, illinois, piano player, police captain, police officer, bowling alley, waiter, male female relationship, theft, sweetheart, singing, hatred, gun, gunfire, courtroom
Short Review
This lurid 1948 melodrama by Jean Negulesco has built up a considerable underground reputation.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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