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Cruisin', cruisin', cruisin' down the road.

Cruisin', cruisin', cruisin' down the road.

Well, I'll take you the open highway.

I'll take the open road.

I'll leave all my troubles behind me. California.

Oh, we're cruising,

cruising, cruising down the coast.

Cruising, cruising,

cruising down the coast.

All across this wild country, eyes are open and wide.

All the way from Colorado to the water.

There's adventure around every corner.

Something new.

broken down very funny hey watch paint

job man how why don't you give these bikes a real test take a look at this

i don't know anything's better than around the block and back he's right boy

would i like to go someplace all we ever do is

won't even let me go to 7 -Eleven without permission.

I like to put this thing in high and just fly, fly, fly.

Hell, I'm in high all the time, and I don't even own a bike.

This beer's getting hot.

I get off on hot beer.

Here, I hope you're sober.

You're a real goofy.

I don't know what I see in you. Or a tip for starters.

Besides, you're all underage. You're not supposed to be drinking beer here.

I hope you get busted.

the finish line. If you will, will you let us go?

You're on.

We won.

Where do we go?

Where? To California.

To see the ocean.

You're seriously planning to ride those bikes over a thousand miles?

Why not?

Chris is coming too.

Wait. Hold it.

Let's take this one.

How can you even afford this?

We've saved a lot since Christmas.

Do you realize how much gas alone will cost?

But our bikes get a good 50 miles to a gallon.

Where the hell are you going to sleep every night?

On the bikes?

Of course not. We'll camp out like always.

Just the way you taught us to.

Chris knows absolutely nothing about camping out.

She's led a pretty sheltered life.

But California is a good three days' ride from here.

There's a hell of a lot of wild country between here and there.

It sounds like we're going into the Sahara Desert.

It is a desert.

But there are motels and falls and stuff out there, isn't there?

You said you were camping out. We are, but if we need a motel, we'll get one.

Anyway, we've only got one week of Easter vacation.

We won't be gone forever.

Sheila, if I didn't have to look at that teletype all day, reading the stories

about those kids hurt on the road or attacked.

Daddy, you've taught us to be independent.

Give us a chance, please.

Would you call me every night?

Sure, if we can call you collect.

Every day, too, if you like.

You've never done anything like this before.

No, but... but, Daddy... Well, I hitched out there once when I was a kid.

See? You got to do it.

That's different. You're girls.

Women.

Women.

You know, I love you two more than anything in the world.

And we love you, Daddy.

You're the best father there is.

You know, your mother would never approve of this if she were alive.

Our house is for all of us.

And I'll be damned if I'm going to live there alone.

So you get yourself back here in good shape. You hear me?

Is it satisfactory, dear?

A bit dry, but otherwise fine.

How was your day at the office?

Hectic. I'm just going to have to get another nurse.

We're too crowded.

You should have had more help a year ago, dear.

Well, Priscilla, Easter vacation is here. I hope you can get your room

up. Yes, mother, I will.

I'd like to see that grade average up this semester, Priscilla.

I'm doing much better in English, Daddy.

It's the science courses I'm concerned about, Priscilla.

You need the mental discipline.

I want everyone to try this new herbal tea.

It's said to fortify you against flu of any kind.

And I don't expect you to spend your Easter break playing.

Oh, she's going to California on her bike tomorrow.

Lucy!

Say that again, Lucy.

Slower.

He told me her and Sherry and Sheila Jackson were going to the ocean

Young lady?

Priscilla, for God's sake.

If there's any truth in what your sister just said, you've seen the last of that

motorbike and the rest of your privileges as well.

I was going to ask you. I was trying to tell you. We just want to take a trip

over Easter.

Well, just you forget it.

But, Daddy.

You may go to your room now.

Are you going to lock Prissy in her room again?

I sure hope she makes it.

Me too.

With a dad like that, she doesn't have a chance.

Give her a break.

A break?

Break?

Her dad's the one who should give her a break.

Her father isn't that bad.

Oh, yeah?

Why do you think she's still a virgin? They watch her like a hawk.

We're not breaking any records in that area, you know.

Maybe you're not.

Besides, Pris is taking her time because she wants to. What's wrong with that?

Oh, nothing, I guess.

I'm just glad I'm not moving that slow.

You think you're moving a lot faster than you really are, Sherry.

Oh, yeah?

Add it up.

There's Steve, Jim, Mike, Kent, all since Christmas.

You think because you go out with a guy once, everybody's going to think you're

big lovers?

Shit. You go study too much. That's your problem.

What? What do you know about it? Anyway, if Chris ever decides to put out, she

can take her pick around school.

Maybe. I just think she let their parents push her around too much.

Cruising, cruising, cruising down the road.

Cruising, cruising, cruising down the road.

Well, I'll take you to the open highway.

I'll take you to the open highway.

I'll leave all my troubles behind me. California,

here we go.

it down

Thank you.

Roll, lookie here.

Hey,

where are you guys heading?

Uh, to Cottonwood to get my lady.

It's right down the road.

Hey, we already had two rides.

What's happening in Cottonwood?

Nothing. I just want to go pick up my brother.

Well, get on.

Thanks. Come on, Jerome.

Pick your bike.

Here, you can let go now.

Hey, man, you was always raining on us.

Okay, kid, find yourself another pair of boobs.

Where's the car you promised me you'd have?

You got down, didn't we, Ronald? Hey, close your mouth!

My father gave the car to Mama, so I hitched all the way to get here.

Just don't know about you, Ronald. I believe you've lost all your mind this

time. Don't we always get bellow together? Dad has nothing. Have we ever

each other down?

No, but... Well, we go dancing every time it's time to dance. You.

Well, get yourself together, girl, and get whipped.

There's no way I can be getting on this thing. Hey, look, where there's a will,

there's a way. Now, let's go.

Hey, wait a minute. Give us a hand over here.

Lift your leg.

Lift your leg. Harder, harder. Lift your leg.

Hey, wait a minute. Let's go. Where there's a will, there's a way.

You better get a block of taco for that load.

You're going to eat that hot dog all at once if you don't shut your mouth,

Jerome. Can't take it real slow here. You ain't got no choice. Your ass is

Jerome.

Go boys, go!

I'll never get started. Would you grab me an orange?

Give me one, too.

Hey,

hey, hey, hey, that's a dollar. Fifty -four dollar here.

Fifty -four dollar here.

Yeah, well, the damn sign says it's four for a dollar.

Don't get excited. Why ain't excited?

Well, you should try it sometime. You might like it.

Sure as hell glad she ain't mine.

Taking me out to the last time. Now, cool it, girl.

Now, I never have to and you don't have fun, have I?

I'm walking to Shadow Creek and you're walking with me, Ronald.

Now, look.

You must calm down and talk this over with me, Laverne.

Get your hands to yourself. We've got to get to the next town to fix it.

It's just straight down the road and not very far, but too damn far to walk.

Then run. You'll never get me on one of those damn roller skates again. Shit,

I'd rather have sore feet than a sore ass.

Shit, I was out.

Come on, Roland, help us with this. Nope, can't do it. Laverla will flatten

Thanks a lot.

I'll take it in, but how the hell am I going to carry it?

Maybe up on the handlebars.

Maybe you better go with her in case she needs some help.

Are you going to be okay?

Sure. I'll just kick back here and get high. Make sure you leave me the radio

and the joint, right?

Okay, let's take the tire off.

Them there Hell's Angels?

No, we're more like Charlie's Angels.

We had a blowout.

Well, I ain't never fixed a Hell's Angels blowout before.

Hey, man, we just... I don't want any trouble. Just trying to get along and

by. But I knew one day you Hell's Angels would show up.

Okay, okay, we're Hell's Angels.

See, see, see.

What'd I tell you?

I'm going to see you.

We don't have all day either. We're dying.

Be back in 15 minutes.

Hell's angels.

Where is he at?

I'm sort of being seen out, but that's the pit.

Hey, we better hurry and leave that pit all by herself.

Hell, she's fine by now, which I wouldn't mind doing myself.

Oh, yeah?

Where? The jump.

It's so big.

And so empty, man. I really see miles and miles of nothing.

Shit, I can't wait to see the ocean.

Me too.

I sure wish Chris was able to come.

I'm really surprised you made it. I still can't believe it.

Look!

You better get out of here, mister.

You better split, mister.

Looking for some cheap thrills?

I think we better leave, Sherry.

What's going on?

You always lay out alongside of the road? Of course not.

Is that your motorcycle out there?

Yeah.

Where's the wheel?

We had a blowout.

We? Yeah, my girlfriends took it into town to get it fixed.

Uh -huh. They should be back real soon.

You sure it ain't a boyfriend?

No, we're going to California to see the ocean.

Well, I seen you. It's from Colorado.

Colorado, do you mind getting up and stepping over to my patrol car?

Put your hands on the roof, step back and spread your legs.

That's it.

Now just relax while I search you.

Hey, I haven't done anything.

I didn't say you had. This is just a routine.

For what?

You never can tell.

Maybe some of that cannabis marijuana.

I ain't got any pot.

Well, maybe some cocaine or maybe some booze. Please, I don't have anything.

Well, now, I wouldn't say that.

You've got a nice, healthy body here.

All right, let me see some ID.

I have a driver's license.

This ain't any good in these parts.

Why not?

It says that you're 17 years of age, and you gotta be 18 years old to ride a

motorcycle in this state.

But I'm a real good rider.

Maybe you are, and maybe you ain't.

You want to get in?

I think I'll wait out here.

I wasn't asking you. I was telling you. Now get in.

You ever been in a small town jail before?

No. I can't hear you.

No.

You're all you kids screw.

Not all of us.

How's that?

Not all of us.

Well, you'd like to help old Charlie out now, wouldn't you?

Hmm?

Ain't you ever seen one of these before?

Come on, I said to do it.

Do it, God damn it! No!

What the... The shit is this.

Get up and get over there.

God damn it, God damn it.

Get over there, God damn it.

Damn it, God damn it, damn it.

Now, what the hell's going on here?

Looks like I should be asking that question.

Listen, you little pianist. You all right, Chris?

I'll do all the talking around.

Listen here, you little peach -fuzz pussy.

You think you can shoot me?

Don't cry now. Just don't cry, Nick.

It's going to take some balls to pull on that trigger.

Next one will be right at your head.

Now listen here. Maybe we can work this thing out, huh?

You turn right now and stop walking on that road. Can't we talk this thing over

now?

more than a diaper rash behind the guitar. I love you.

Well,

I'll take you to the open highway.

I'll take you to the open road.

I'll leave all my troubles behind me.

Oh, cruising,

cruising, cruising down the road.

Cruising, cruising, cruising down the road.

All across this wild country, miles are open and

wide. All the way from Colorado to the wide Pacific.

When I make it to the ocean, think I'll do it all

again.

There is no need to hesitate.

We've got a green light all the way.

I'm your best customer.

Today, you're my only customer.

Hmm, that bike's no less.

That's pretty heavy.

You're impressed?

Hey, I was riding on my thumb. It's riding in style.

They don't look much older than you.

Nobody's older than me. Have you not seen that?

I'm Jane. Come on.

Yeah, this place is very fantastic.

Well, no one's around.

Let's do it.

This is going to be great, you guys.

Like something out of a fairy tale. Really?

Come on.

Yeah, let's go. Come on.

Hurry.

We'll meet with Jack.

We'll meet with Jack.

I can't wait to fly on that plane.

Last one.

Wait a second.

Last one up is here.

I don't care if it's rotten. I'll eat it.

How about hamburgers, french fries, and a Coke?

Yeah. How long have you guys been on the road?

A couple of days. A couple of days?

Yeah. Do you have an Arizona map around here?

Uh, sure.

Let's not stop again until we make it all the way...

You guys been running long?

We're not running.

Hey, man, I know what's happening. What do you think I'm doing?

But we're not running.

Saying hi?

We do okay.

I bet a lot of dudes been turning you on, huh?

We got our own.

Yeah, but the dudes can be so nice.

We could live without them.

Boy, you guys really are too much.

I mean, you got a lot to learn, you know?

Like what?

Like putting the dudes down, like hanging on to your stash. What are you

to do when things get heavy?

We're going back home after Easter break.

Sure, that's what everybody thinks. But you never really do it because you know

when you get back there, it's just going to be the same old shit all over again.

Don't you miss your folks?

Are you kidding? They were so full of shit. Why do you think I left home?

They don't care about me.

Why should I care about them?

Don't you call your parents?

You better believe it. He's great.

And you?

No.

Well, I guess them parents are okay.

You'll find out you don't need them.

We'll see.

Would you like some more Coke or something?

Well, no, I...

Looks like a chick.

No, it's a guy.

Hey, it is a chick.

And not here alone yet.

Maybe she's in trouble.

Hi, I'm Jenna. I was hoping you'd stop. What are you doing out here?

Trying to get a ride.

We've been here a long time.

This is Jink.

He's cool.

Hey, don't go off without your guiding light. I ain't going nowhere without

Wait a minute. We're going to camp out tonight.

Don't bother me.

You're taking a risk to ride like this.

Nothing bothers.

Colombian gold.

Sometimes I get off on it better and lose.

Shit, that's a lie.

Give her a 714, all she does is lay down and moan.

Nothing gets you off like shootable.

Now there's a real beautiful head trip.

We'll get you high.

I don't feel like it.

How do you know what you feel? You're straight.

Now looky here.

We'll get you high.

Every beautiful lady should be very high.

Get my little thing. Yeah.

Now, this is jink, love potion, and holy sacrament.

There he takes it.

Jesus.

Yes? What is that stuff?

Enlightened.

Oh, no. Not a chance, man.

This isn't our day.

Man.

This is everybody's fucking scene.

Is that heroin?

Who knows? Whatever it is, man, we're not into it.

Well, put that shit away.

You hear that, Jana?

They're not hip to the reality rush at all.

Roll up your sleeves, baby.

We'll show them what's up.

Who's next?

Nobody's next, man.

Like I said, we ain't into this stuff.

Well, that's too bad.

Because it's real nuts.

Ain't it, Jack?

Especially if you're making love.

Well, we don't plan to be making love.

What's the matter?

What's wrong with Virgin?

Clint! Like what?

They ain't spreading no good vibes around.

I don't think we're doing anything wrong at all.

Then you must be one.

So?

So it sucks.

Sure does.

It's none of your business anyhow.

You've got your little piece.

Hey.

Cool one, baby.

That's right.

We don't give a shit.

Play something, Janet.

We tie those turkeys in their bags.

What's happening?

We tie these turkeys in their bags.

Get out of here.

Yeah, I guess so.

You want me to call the doctor?

No, I'll be okay in a little while.

Okay.

How is she?

Fine, I guess.

Do you think maybe we better call Dad?

Shit. Tell him what?

Nothing. But everything's cool.

Sheila, is that you?

Yes. Yes, it is, Daddy.

Well, how are the world travelers?

We're okay, Daddy.

You don't sound so okay.

I'm just tired.

Where did you sleep last night?

We camped out.

Any trouble building your fire?

No. What did you eat? Some junk food.

It figures.

Did you sleep well?

Yes. Let me talk to Sherry.

I love you too, sweetheart.

How you doing, little sister?

Fine.

Is your bike holding up okay?

Sure.

Good, good. Have the chiggers eaten you up? No, you know they always go for

Sheila.

Yeah. How's Prissy doing?

Uh, not too bad.

I'll bet she's learning a lot.

I guess so.

that you three were ruffling.

Where are you now?

In a motel in Arizona.

Well, you're making pretty good time. I have to admit, I'm real proud of you

two. Thanks, Daddy.

We love you.

Be careful now.

And make sure to keep calling me. I love you two more than anything in the

world. Okay, Daddy.

We will.

Tell your sister goodbye.

And tell Prissy Reynolds I'll expect her to be an experienced camper when I see

her again.

Okay. Bye.

Bye, Daddy.

Don't worry, Sherry. Everything will work out okay.

What are we going to do now?

Do you want to go home, Sherry?

I don't know.

That's really up to Pris.

We're going to see the ocean, damn it. That's what we're going to do. But how?

We can't ride one bike.

We'll get there somehow.

How?

I don't know, but I know I'm not going to let two dopehead creeps ruin my trip.

Okay, okay. She's right.

We'll figure something out.

We've come too far to give up now.

Okay, if you guys think so.

Okay, you guys take showers. I'll go get us all something to eat, okay?

Okay.

It's a nice way to do coke.

I want some yummy sun.

Sure, babe.

Sure.

Here's a cue, righto.

Now, you be patient.

I'll fuck some.

And we're going to still end the show.

Don't laugh.

Here you go.

Yes, you're awfully uptight about those little bitches.

Oh, wow.

We got the bikes.

Well, there's more.

Shit, I thought they were going to...

Little bitches had a home.

Believe me, they found it by now.

What the... Hey!

Maid!

Later. I've got the ice bucket.

Shit, go get it.

Get out.

Damn it.

Ice bucket.

Isn't this dumb?

Come on, Sheila.

Jiggle it. Will you cool it?

Jiggle it. I don't want to tilt out. Get it. Get it.

Shut up.

Hey, you guys. It's only a game.

Let's see what you can do, hot shot.

Just watch.

Let's do it.

Where are you chicks from?

Quick, flip it. You from Vegas?

No, Mars.

Wow, Mars, huh?

I don't think I've ever made it with a chick from Mars, but that's real cute,

Mars. Oh, you're going to make it with us, huh?

Hey, I saw you chicks coming out on the bikes.

I know where you're going to have to go.

Listen, we're not exactly boy crazy right now, get it?

Hey, I'm Randy. All the chicks know me.

Well, you three that don't.

Yeah, hey, that's right, chickie. I did some English.

And you cost me that ball.

The way you play, what's another ball?

I feel like busting one.

You're getting all uptight about it. Let me show you how it's done.

Turkey always tilts out.

Always excuses.

Excuses. Shit, it would have taken you a year to hit 50 ,000.

Come on, let's get the food.

Yeah, right.

Good luck with your balls, Randy. Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute.

Why should we? You hungry?

That's the idea.

Randy boy does it again.

I know where you can get some food and get this free.

Sure. Hey, it's true. There's a party. It's right up the road. No, thanks.

Hey, come on, Act. It's for real.

Why not?

We don't have to sweat him.

You're right. What do you think, Pris?

I think he's straight.

Okay, hot shot.

Lead the way.

Hey!

Hey, cut that out. We got a beer coming around, huh?

How you guys doing, huh?

It hasn't been a while.

Haven't seen you in a while.

Okay.

Hey, hey, hey,

check

this out. Look what I brought to the party.

Hey, yeah,

Jeff, how about a beer?

Hey, man, don't you ever bring anything of your own? Sure, I did. Didn't you see

him? It's better than beer.

Screw them.

Yeah, right.

Hey, where'd they come from?

Just a couple of chicks that picked me up while I was playing a little pinball.

What'd you do?

Tilt out.

Hey, man, his whole life is one big tilt.

It takes balls to play pinball. Oh, yeah.

That's why he's the champ loser.

In more ways than one. Yeah, at least I know how to score.

G'day. Sure.

I'm Teddy.

This is Gloria.

That's Marsha, and that's Frank.

I'm Randy.

Hi,

this is Sheila.

Are you guys hungry?

Do you want to dance on the space ticket?

Not if you dance the way you play pinball. Hey, come on, give me a break,

Okay. All right, let's go.

Hey, let's do it. Okay.

You want to dance?

No, not right now.

Okay.

Want to get some more beer?

Okay. Let's go.

Frank and Marge, they're at it again.

They're always doing it.

Want to make it, chick?

Make what?

Let me show you what it's all about.

You will?

Like no guy ever takes me high.

I make it strange.

What do you have, a club?

Hey, how did you know?

There's Frank and Marge doing it again.

They're always doing it.

Okay, prove to Sherry just what you're made of. I'm going to have to kind of

private like you.

Oh, it's a gift -away card, so... I'll never tell anyone.

You know what, maybe we should get a little bit better acquainted.

It won't hurt. I promise you.

Oh, but he... I was only... I was only... There's a name for people like

Oh, I didn't mean... I didn't mean... I don't believe this.

You're going to love this, Pippin.

It won't hurt.

You'll see, Pippin.

I told you it wouldn't hurt, Dickie.

But you don't understand. I've never done this before.

Bye.

Let's drive all the way to the ocean tomorrow night without stopping.

Great. I'm all for it.

That way we can sleep on the beach tomorrow night.

Yeah. We could go skinny dipping in the moonlight.

Sounds so beautiful I can just hear the waves and the gold now.

Sheila? Yes?

I miss Dad.

Funny. Why?

I was just thinking the same thing.

Don't ever want to end up like that waitress at the oasis.

I feel sorry for her.

Well, anyway, we lucked out.

We got someone to go home to.

Yeah, you know what I want to do as soon as I get to the ocean tomorrow?

What?

I want to get to a payphone on the beach and call Dad and hold the phone out so

he can hear the roar of the ocean.

Yeah.

Good night, Sheila.

Good night, Sharon.

Good night, Chris.

Thank you.

i'll take the open i'll leave all my troubles behind me

california here we go

Cruising, cruising, cruising down the

road.

Cruising, cruising, cruising

down the road.

Well, I'll take you the open highway.

I'll take you the open highway.

my troubles behind.