The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest pub south of the Mason-Dixon Line, also Dalton (Patrick Swayze) was hired to wash it up. He might not look like much, however, the Ph.D.-educated bouncer shows he's more than capable -- breaking the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot-spot. However, Dalton's love with the magnificent Dr. Clay (Kelly Lynch) puts him on the side of local big shot Brad Wesley (Ben Gazzara).