The Dual Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest pub south of the Mason-Dixon Line, also Dalton (Patrick Swayze) was hired to clean it up. He might not seem as much, however, the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he is more than capable -- breaking the heads of trouble makers and turning the roadhouse to a jumping hot spot. However, Dalton's romance with all the magnificent Dr. Clay (Kelly Lynch) sets him on the side of cutthroat local major shot Brad Wesley (Ben Gazzara).