Slideshow: Doug Stanhope, Cast/Crew of New Film ‘The Road Dog’

Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 5, 2023 - 4:31pm

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Des Mulrooney portrays David in ‘The Road Dog.’

CHICAGO – Stand-up comedy icon Doug Stanhope will be featured in a new film releasing through Video-On-Demand beginning October 6th, 2023. “The Road Dog” features Stanhope as an alcoholic comedian who re-connects with a long lost son who wants to go into the family business. Photographer Joe Arce shot the following Exclusive Portraits at the film’s recent premiere run at the historic Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois.

In “The Road Dog,” Doug Stanhope is Jimmy Quinn, an alcoholic comedian who gets a chance at redemption when he reconnects with his estranged son David (Des Mulrooney), who has quit med school to become … a stand-up comic. As they hit the road together, the feel-good starts to wear down quickly, especially as Jimmy’s drinking gets in way of their reconnection.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Stanhope is a stand out in this on-the-road story, as he projects the weariness of his “hanging around too long” stand-up warrior, from the script of (with co-writer Tony Boswell) director Greg Glienna (“Meet the Parents”). Newcomer Des Mulrooney stands toe to toe with Stanhope as the son of his curmudgeon father, with an eagerness to both please and reconnect. The burden of too many road years and too much booze permeates the theme of this sincere and emotional indie film, with a stellar supporting cast including Chicago luminary Tim Kazurinsky (“Saturday Night Live,” “Police Academy”).   

Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual celebrity photo with the captioned links below. All photos © Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com.

ROADDOG1: Doug Stanhope of ‘The Road Dog.’
ROADDOG2: Stanhope portrays Jimmy Quinn in ‘The Road Dog.’
ROADDOG3: Doug Stanhope and Amy ‘Bingo’ Bingaman at the Pickwick Theatre.
ROADDOG4: Des Mulrooney of ‘The Road Dog’
ROADDOG5: Des Mulrooney portrays David in ‘The Road Dog.’
ROADDOG6: Tim Kazurinsky of ‘The Road Dog.’
ROADDOG7: Director/co-writer Greg Glienna of ‘The Road Dog.’
ROADDOG8: Co-writer Tony Boswell of ‘The Road Dog.’
ROADDOG9: Producer Yasuein Paradise of ‘The Road Dog.’
ROADDOG10: Group shot under the marquee of the Pickwick Theatre.

“The Road Dog” is NOW AVAILABLE to rent or own on all cable, satellite and digital platforms, including Apple TV+. Featuring Doug Stanhope, Des Mulrooney, Khrystyne Haje, Greg Fitzsimmons and Tim Kazurinsky. Written by Greg Glienna and Tony Boswell. Directed by Greg Glienna. Not Rated.