The 1992 film, titled “Fathers and Sons”, is a drama thriller directed by Paul Mones and stars well-known actors like Jeff Goldblum, Rory Cochrane and Famke Janssen. The movie focuses on the story of a father and his teenage son living in a seaside town that’s terrorised by a serial killer. The following details will look into the filming locations, dates and some interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Fathers and Sons” was filmed in several locations within New Jersey, USA. More specifically, the production took place in Spring Lake, Asbury Park, and Belmar. The principal photography began on March 4, 1991.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeff Goldblum | Max |
| Rory Cochrane | Ed |
| Famke Janssen | Kyle Christian |
| Mitchell Marchand | Smiley |
| Natasha Gregson Wagner | Lisa |
| Erika Alexander | Venell |
| Rocky Carroll | Flo |
| Paul Hipp | Doogy |
| Michael Imperioli | Johnny |
| Ellen Greene | Judy |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Marshall |
| Joie Lee | Lois |
| Rosanna Arquette | Miss Athena |
| Michael Disend | Shore Killer |
| Anthony J. Ribustello | Chris |
| Bitty Schram | Terry |
| Margaret Barker | Old Lady |
| Drummond Erskine | Jimmy |
| Joyce Leigh Bowden | Wendy |
| Mario Todisco | Truck Driver |
| William Augustus Miller | Stagehand |
| Debbie Dickinson | Natalie Photo |
| John C. McGinley | Gary (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In one scene, the microphone accidentally comes into the shot while Goldblum’s character is having a conversation with Arquette’s character in front of her cabin.
- A book titled “Cats and Dogs” plays a mysterious role in the movie. Interestingly, Jeff Goldblum later starred in a 2001 movie also named Cats & Dogs.
- The film had two nominations for awards.
- It was produced by Asbury Park and distributed by companies like Pacific Films and Columbia TriStar Home Video in the United States.
- Despite the thriller plotline, the movies explores themes of familial bonds and ESP (Extra Sensory Perception).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Spring Lake, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.1534476
- Longitude: -74.0281925
- Place ID: ChIJV8PHTO-HwYkROG_dA4faEps
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Spring Lake, NJ 07762, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.2203907
- Longitude: -74.0120817
- Place ID: ChIJkcxLDJ8uwokR8HKvyNgi7ZQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Belmar, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.1784471
- Longitude: -74.02180369999999
- Place ID: ChIJP0wm6oCHwYkRsB7oVcD-tIU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Belmar, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
