On this day in movie history - Black Dog (1998)

Black Dog

directed by Kevin Hooks,

written by William Mickelberry and Dan Vining,

was released in the United States on May 1, 1998.

Music by George S. Clinton.

Song: Drivin' My Life Away by Rhett Akins.

Cast:

Patrick Swayze, Meat Loaf, Randy Travis, Gabriel Casseus, Graham Beckel, Brenda Strong, Rusty De Wees, Cyril O'Reilly, Erin Broderick, Charles S. Dutton, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lorraine Toussaint, Hester Hargett, Stuart Greer, Whitt Brantley, Gene Hartline, Bo Keister, André B. Walker.

Born on this day – Patrick Swayze:

Actor

Dancer

Singer

August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009

I was never 'crazy for Swayze' but did enjoy him in Black Dog, a favorite not only for his performance, but for Meatloaf's character's obsession with coupon cutting.  Hey - it's money!