Dalton lives like a loner, fights like a professional. And loves like there's no tomorrow.

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Ben Gazzara, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Kevin Tighe, Red West, Terry Funk, Marshall R. Teague, Julie Michaels

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"I want you to be nice... until it's time... to not be nice." – Dalton

Why watch this? "Swayze's swagger" - he sure knows how to portray a man who is sure of himself.

Plot Summary: A legendary bar bouncer named Dalton is hired to bring order to a notoriously rowdy gin palace in a small town. Dalton's methods and success in cleaning up the establishment, the Double Deuce, clash with the interests of a corrupt businessman who effectively controls the town. This escalating conflict culminates in a dramatic showdown.

Dad's Preview: When Patrick Swayze's career was hot, he was awesome. This film features him as Dalton, a classy, yet tough bouncer-for-hire who is brought in to clean up a rather nasty bar. There's action, steamy romance, some funny moments and a fairly good plot. The joy is just watching Swayze take on the bad guy, Ben Gazara, and his gang of hillbilly thugs. Of course, I love Dalton's salty mentor, portrayed by the gruff Sam Elliott.

Silver Pictures; United Artists