“The Slams” is a 1973 action crime film where everyone is in pursuit of the stolen money by the character Hook before he landed himself in prison. The key roles in the movie were played by Jim Brown, Judy Pace, and Roland Bob Harris. The article covers the filming locations, dates, and provides intriguing backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “The Slams” took place in different locations within California, USA. Specifically, it was shot at Lincoln Heights Jail at 401 N. Avenue 19, Lincoln Heights, and Pacific Ocean Park in Santa Monica. Some scenes were also filmed at La Cienega Oil Fields, La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles. The filming dates were in May 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Brown | Curtis X. Hook |
| Judy Pace | Iris Daniels |
| Ted Cassidy | Glover |
| Frenchia Guizon | Macey |
| John Dennis | Sgt. Morella / Flood (per credits) |
| Jac Emel | Zack |
| Betty Cole | Mother |
| Robert Phillips | Cohalt |
| Dick Miller | Cab Driver |
| Jan Merlin | Saddler |
| Carmen Argenziano | Minor Role |
| Rudy Challenger | Minor Role |
| Charles Cyphers | Nicol (uncredited) |
| Luther Fear | Fighter with Laundry Paddle (uncredited) |
| Herbert Jefferson Jr. | Henry (uncredited) |
| Jerry Jones | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Kaplan | Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited) |
| John Lupton | Detective Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Lew Sleeman | Prison Inmate (uncredited) |
| Clement von Franckenstein | Minor Role (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “The Slams” was released on September 26, 1973 in the USA.
- The movie was directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Richard DeLong Adams.
- Jim Brown played the role of Curtis X. Hook, Judy Pace as Iris Daniels, and Roland Bob Harris as Capt. Otis Stambell.
- The film had mixed reviews with 11 user reviews and 17 critic reviews.
- The film’s main plot revolves around the character Hook and the $1.5 million he stole which everyone wants to lay hands on.
- The movie was produced by Gene Corman, with music by Luther Henderson, and cinematography by Andrew Davis.
- The film has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes and belongs to the action, crime, and drama genres.
- It was filmed in multiple locations in California with some scenes shot in Lincoln Heights Jail, Pacific Ocean Park, and La Cienega Oil Fields.
- An interesting trivia is that Jim Brown insisted on someone equal or greater in size to be cast as the lead villain to make the climactic confrontation with Glover in end seem like a fair fight. This led to the casting of the colossal Ted Cassidy as Glover.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lincoln Heights Jail – 401 N. Avenue 19, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0777971
- Longitude: -118.2251117
- Place ID: ChIJj32fdYzGwoARiJg1PrY43kM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 421 N Ave 19, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pacific Ocean Park, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0090855
- Longitude: -118.4828635
- Place ID: EidQYWNpZmljIFN0LCBTYW50YSBNb25pY2EsIENBIDkwNDA1LCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgnNXdYfKrvCgBFi64J9ZxQtTRIUChIJL7yVENS6woARvpi2YxL_LDM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pacific St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: La Cienega Oil Fields, La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0472553
- Longitude: -118.3763957
- Place ID: ChIJT6SuZG65woARKSU5a05W3I0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1663 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
