The movie “Alien from L.A.” released in 1988 is an adventurous comedy film. It features the journey of a young, nerdy woman who goes to Africa to find her missing archaeologist father, ending up discovering a unique underground civilization. The movie is directed by Albert Pyun with Kathy Ireland, William R. Moses, and Richard Haines in the lead roles.
Where it Filmed?
“Alien from L.A.” was shot at various locations including the Grand Central Airport in Midrand, South Africa, Torrance Beach and Los Angeles in California, USA, along with other regions in South Africa. Filming took place in June 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kathy Ireland | Wanda Saknussemm |
| William R. Moses | Guten ‘Gus’ Edway |
| Richard Haines | Professor Arnold Saknussemm |
| Don Michael Paul | Robbie |
| Thom Mathews | Charmin’ |
| Janie du Plessis | General Rykov / Shank / Claims Officer |
| Simon Poland | Consul Triton Crassus / Mailman |
| Linda Kerridge | Roryis Freki / Auntie Pearl |
| Kristen Trucksess | Stacy |
| Lochner de Kock | Professor Ovid Galba / Paddy Mahoney |
| Deep Roy | Mambino |
| Albert Maritz | Mago / Maintenance Worker / Evangelist / Pack Slag Jack |
| Russel Savadier | Loki |
| Denis Smith | Anchorman |
| James Lithgow | Donaldson / Wrestling Announcer / Emcee |
| Christian Andrews | Brick Bardo |
| Drummond Marais | Belli the Bookie / Belguy the Busybody / Maintenance Chief |
| Fats Bookholane | Lord Over / Diner Cook / Bartender |
| Paul Jacobs | Dr. Madagasi |
| Tony Epper | Terminating Hood |
| Greg Latter | Security Officer |
| Lynda Marshall | Fat Lady |
| Pixley Shabangu | Trooper |
| Solly Ndlovu | Trooper |
| Sydney Radebe | Trooper |
| Sonto Ndlovu | Trooper |
| Don Frost | Trooper |
| Jacques McDuffy | Trooper |
| Johanna Corrander | Vina Black |
| Gillian Hull | Hamillicar’s Waitress |
| Lavinia Foltron | Hamillicar’s Hostess |
| Terry Norton | Waller Klondike |
| Mary Ireland | Bel Lava / Susan |
| Matthew Rowan | News Vendor |
| Angela Greenblatt | Young Wanda |
| Richard Shabalala | Troll Wrestler |
| Debra Muubu | Troll Wrestler |
| Phillip Williams | Troll Wrestler |
| Kenneth Lomaure | Troll Wrestler |
| Gert van der Merwe | Troll Wrestler |
| P.J. Bouwer | Troll Wrestler |
| Andre Peter Dreyer | Mambino’s Hood |
| Gregg Clark | Mambino’s Hood |
| Kassi Crews | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Raymond Kohn | Underground Miner (uncredited) |
| Megyn Shott | Saks Patron (uncredited) |
| Ashley Waldorf | Roadhouse Driver (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie stars Kathy Ireland in the role of Wanda Saknussemm and William R. Moses playing the character of Guten ‘Gus’ Edway. Richard Haines features as Professor Arnold Saknussemm. Other cast members such as Don Michael Paul, Thom Mathews, Janie du Plessis, Simon Poland, Linda Kerridge, Kristen Trucksess, and Lochner de Kock played significant roles. It is an exciting piece of cinematic work with a duration of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grand Central Airport Midrand, South Africa
- Latitude: -25.989405
- Longitude: 28.1395966
- Place ID: ChIJ0YEYx2tulR4RyANkLQNug1Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Central Airport, 3 New Rd, Glen Austin AH, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Torrance Beach, Torrance, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8132946
- Longitude: -118.3896552
- Place ID: ChIJI0d3A1lL3YARXHa0iEQprQk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Torrance Beach, Torrance, CA 90277, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
