This punk-rock road movie revolves around two friends – Grant (Jon Cryer from Pretty in Pink) and ‘Biscuit’ (Daniel Roebuck from River’s Edge) seeking revenge against some redneck bikers over the murder of their buddy (Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame) while they were road-tripping across the country from New York to California in a Volkswagen Beetle.
They are aided in their endeavours by pistol-packin’ beauty, Jessie (Catherine Mary Stewart) and daredevil Elvis impersonator, Daredelvis (Pete Willcox).
The mix of comedy, drama, Western and action-adventure is not entirely successful but the soundtrack is great (if you like 80s music).
Grant
Jon Cryer Biscuit
Daniel Roebuck Milo
Flea Missoula
Lee Ving Blix
Billy Ray Sharkey Wes
Glenn Withrow Logan
Michael Melvin Sonny
Marc Rude Jessie
Catherine Mary Stewart Witherspoon
Cal Bartlett Daredelvis
Pete Willcox Hezekiah
Vance Colvig Jr. Rhatigan
Ancel Cook Watts
Wycliffe Young Laughing Bear
Red Wing
Director
Penelope Spheeris
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