Action Jericho, originally titled as Action Jackson, is a comedy-action movie that was released in February 1988 in the USA and ran for 1 hour and 36 minutes. The movie is based on the story of a determined Detroit cop on the pursuit of an ambitious car tycoon who is subtly getting rid of his adversaries. The film features Carl Weathers as Detective Jericho Jackson, Craig T. Nelson as Peter Dellaplane, and Vanity as Sydney Ash.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the film took place in various locations. Some key areas include 380 South San Rafael Avenue and Los Angeles in California. Other noteworthy filming sites were in Detroit, Michigan, specifically the Renaissance Center and Joey’s club on East Jefferson Avenue. The filming was carried out from May 4, 1987, until September 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Carl Weathers | Det. Jericho Jackson |
| Craig T. Nelson | Peter Dellaplane |
| Vanity | Sydney Ash |
| Sharon Stone | Patrice Dellaplane |
| Bill Duke | Capt. Earl Armbruster |
| Robert Davi | Tony Moretti |
| Jack Thibeau | Detective Kotterwell |
| Roger Aaron Brown | Officer Lack |
| Stan Foster | Albert Smith |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | Secretary |
| Ed O’Ross | Frank Stringer |
| Bob Minor | Gamble |
| David Glen Eisley | Thaw |
| Dennis Hayden | Shaker |
| Brian Libby | Marlin |
| David Efron | Birch |
| Alonzo Brown | Big Lady with Purse |
| Matt Landers | Desk Sgt. #1 |
| Thomas Wagner | Desk Sgt. #2 |
| Deidre Conrad | Policewoman |
| Preston Hanson | Master of Ceremonies |
| Ivor Barry | Stuffy Old Guy |
| Al Leong | Dellaplane’s Chauffeur |
| John Lyons | Yacht Guard #1 |
| Steve Vandeman | Yacht Guard #3 |
| Michael McManus | Lionel Grantham |
| Melissa Prophet | Newscaster |
| Jim Haynie | Morty Morton |
| Edgar Small | Raymond Foss |
| James Lew | Martial Arts Instructor |
| Nicholas Worth | Cartier |
| Chino ‘Fats’ Williams | Kid Sable |
| Charles Meshack | Poolroom Bartender |
| Branscombe Richmond | Poolroom Thug #2 |
| The Knudsen Bros | Streetsingers |
| Armelia McQueen | Dee |
| Sonny Landham | Mr. Quick |
| Ronnie Carol | Party Guest |
| Jules Dean | Patron (uncredited) |
| Tom Druilhet | Undercver Cop (uncredited) |
| J. Mills Goodloe | Man in Bar (uncredited) |
| Dominic Jack Pizzo Sr. | Extras (uncredited) |
| Paul Sofronoff | Man in Bar (uncredited) |
| Norman D. Wilson | Man in Bar (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Craig R. Baxley and written by Robert Reneau.
- Other cast members included Sharon Stone as Patrice Dellaplane, Tom Wilson as Officer Kornblau, Bill Duke as Captain Earl Armbruster, and Robert Davi as Tony Moretti.
- The movie received 2 nomination awards.
- It garnered 93 user reviews and 57 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 380 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1374299
- Longitude: -118.1700156
- Place ID: ChIJR8VdTYXDwoARR5gqc5Coptk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 380 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.331427
- Longitude: -83.0457538
- Place ID: ChIJdR3LEAHKJIgR0sS5NU6Gdlc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Detroit, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Renaissance Center, 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.3286488
- Longitude: -83.0397457
- Place ID: ChIJn4F1WiYtO4gRwFNXWKXBCro
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Joey’s club, 7903 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.3514054
- Longitude: -82.9952596
- Place ID: ChIJGw4p0ljTJIgRlFBdi1Pvi6s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 7903 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
