The movie “Fathers’ Day” was released in 1997. It’s a comedic romance tale directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. This piece will provide insight into where this film was shot, who characterized each role, and some interesting, lesser-known facts about the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Fathers’ Day” was mainly shot across various locations in the United States. The locations include Reno/Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada, and Treasure Island situated in the San Francisco Bay, California. Some scenes were also filmed at La Cienega Oil Fields and Los Angeles City Hall, both located in Los Angeles, California. The scenes set at the Chicken Ranch were filmed at the Universal Studios backlot in Universal City, California. The recording of the movie took place from July 8, 1996, to October 9, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robin Williams | Dale Putley |
| Billy Crystal | Jack Lawrence |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Carrie Lawrence |
| Nastassja Kinski | Collette Andrews |
| Charlie Hofheimer | Scott Andrews |
| Bruce Greenwood | Bob Andrews |
| Dennis Burkley | Calvin the Trucker |
| Haylie Johnson | Nikki Trainor |
| Charles Rocket | Russ Trainor |
| Patti D’Arbanville | Shirley Trainor |
| Jared Harris | Lee |
| Louis Lombardi | Matt |
| Mark McGrath | Sugar Ray Band |
| Craig Bullock | Sugar Ray Band |
| Charles Stan Frazier | Sugar Ray Band |
| Matthew Murphy Karges | Sugar Ray Band |
| Rodney Sheppard | Sugar Ray Band |
| Alan Berger | Rex |
| Tom Verica | Peter |
| David Ripley | Roadie #1 |
| Jason Reitman | Wrong Kid in Alley |
| William Hall | Hotel Clerk |
| Ricky Harris | Bellhop |
| Paul Herman | Mr. Barmore |
| Catherine Reitman | Victoria |
| Claudette Wells | Ms. Tweesbury |
| Susan Traylor | Flight Attendant |
| Dana Gould | Room Service Waiter |
| Meagen Fay | Megan |
| Mary Gillis | Slot Machine Lady |
| Mindy Seeger | Nurse |
| Jennifer Echols | Ball Park Vendor |
| Marc Glimcher | Cashier |
| Geoffrey Infeld | Mime |
| Tamara Zook | Francine the Waitress |
| Frank Medrano | Mechanic |
| Elston Ridgle | Security Guard |
| Kim Shattuck | The Muffs |
| Ronnie Barnett | The Muffs |
| Roy McDonald | The Muffs |
| Caroline Reitman | Lost Girl |
| Lee Weaver | Airline Passenger |
| Andre Zotoff | Doorman |
| Jasmine Rose | Nosering Girl |
| Chris M. Allport | Scott Andrews (uncredited) (voice) |
| Sorita Andrade | Cocktail waitress (uncredited) |
| Debbie Bledsoe | Reno Tourist (uncredited) |
| Tony Boldi | Jack Hoist (uncredited) |
| Barry Brandt | Roadie #3 (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Booth Shopper (uncredited) |
| Jim Childs | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Lynn Clayton | Clarissa (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Feldman | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Mel Gibson | Scott the Body Piercer (uncredited) |
| Steven Hudson | Concert Fan (uncredited) |
| Mylo Ironbear | Concert Fan (uncredited) |
| Johnny Ray Jones | Concert Security Guard / Cop (uncredited) |
| Mikush Lleshdedaj | Concert Member (uncredited) |
| Johnny Mansbach | Festival Fan (uncredited) |
| Mary McCormack | Virginia Farrell (uncredited) |
| BJ Mezek | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Steve Mora | Concert Patron (uncredited) |
| Colin O’Herlihy | Mosh pit giant (uncredited) |
| Christy Oldenkamp | Concert Patron (uncredited) |
| Angelica Pamintuan | Pretty Woman (uncredited) |
| John Papp | VIP Concert Crew (uncredited) |
| Louis E. Rosas | Punk Rock Patron (uncredited) |
| Perry Sachs | Sound Engineer for Sugar Ray (uncredited) |
| Cory A Santos | Hospital Doctor (uncredited) |
| Paul Sinacore | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Johnny Torres | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Sherry Vale | Cute Girl (uncredited) |
| Joshua Woollen | Kid in Hall #1 (uncredited) |
| Tempast Wulf | Girl at Slot Machine (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film packs loads of talent. Robin Williams plays the role of Dale Putley, while Jack Lawrence is acted by none other than Billy Crystal. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays the role of Carrie Lawrence. Other prominent actors in the film include Nastassja Kinski as Collette Andrews, Charlie Hofheimer as Scott Andrews, and Bruce Greenwood as Bob Andrews. The film even received a nomination for an award. 
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Reno/Tahoe International Airport – 2001 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.5058565
- Longitude: -119.774971
- Place ID: ChIJR58B5nA_mYARnYw_jwEIO3U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Howard W. Cannon Terminal, 2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, 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
- Location Name: Chicken Ranch, Backlot, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles City Hall – 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0537136
- Longitude: -118.2426533
- Place ID: ChIJjzUBO0_GwoARrO_fJmtVI1c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
