Roadie
Director: Alan Rudolph
Actors: Meat Loaf, Kaki Hunter, Art Carney
PlotTravis Redfish lives a simple life as a Texas beer delivery man with an extraordinary knack for fixing mechanical problems. His carefree existence takes a turn when he stumbles upon Lola Bouilliabase, a runaway hitchhiker and aspiring groupie, who is determined to meet Alice Cooper in order to fulfill her dreams of fame. The chance encounter directs Travis's life towards an unexpected journey, intertwining his fate with Lola’s ambitions. As Travis helps Lola chase her dreams, he inadvertently showcases his uncanny ability to fix just about anything, a talent that quickly gets him noticed by the right—and occasionally wrong—people in the music business.
Finding himself in the chaotic world of rock 'n' roll, Travis is dubbed "B.B. Muldoon" and becomes an invaluable roadie for some of the biggest names in music, including Hank Williams Jr., Roy Orbison, and Blondie. His life, once rooted in the simplicity of delivering beer and enjoying a quiet existence, explodes into an adventure full of music, love, and a whirlwind tour of concerts and chaos. As Travis navigates his new lifestyle on the road, he begins to realize that while he’s helping Lola achieve her dreams, he’s also on a path to discovering his own place in the world, far beyond the small Texas town he calls home.
Writers: Big Boy Medlin, Michael Ventura, Zalman King
Release Date: 13 Jun 1980
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Roadie' charms with its quirks and music, despite wasted talent and audio woes. For fans of the era, it's a treat.
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