The movie we’re looking at is ‘Bird on a Wire’ from 1990. This is an action-comedy where Mel Gibson played as Rick Jarmin and Goldie Hawn as Marianne Graves. Here what we’re focusing on is the intriguing aspects of the movie’s filming locations and some fun trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Bird on a Wire’ was filmed in several locations. From Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada all the way to Detroit, Michigan in the United States. Other key places it got shot include Maple Ridge and Victoria, both in British Columbia, Canada, and the Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver. The filming took place between April 15, 1989, and July 17, 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mel Gibson | Rick Jarmin |
| Goldie Hawn | Marianne Graves |
| David Carradine | Eugene Sorenson |
| Bill Duke | Albert Diggs |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | Joe Weyburn |
| Joan Severance | Rachel Varney |
| Harry Caesar | Marvin |
| Jeff Corey | Lou Baird |
| Alex Bruhanski | Raun |
| John Pyper-Ferguson | Jamie |
| Clyde Kusatsu | Mr. Takawaki |
| Jackson Davies | Paul Bernard |
| Florence Paterson | Molly Baird |
| Tim Healy | Paul |
| Wes Tritter | Scottie |
| Lossen Chambers | Lossen |
| Wendy Van Riesen | Secretary |
| Lesley Ewen | Night Receptionist |
| Robert Metcalfe | Dex |
| Kevin McNulty | Brad |
| Robert Thurston | Bank Teller |
| Brian Torpe | Bank Vice President |
| Oscar Goncalves | Bank Guard |
| Tim Price | Beggar |
| Oscar Ramos | Cop at Fire |
| Dan Zale | Fireman |
| Blu Mankuma | Plainclothesman |
| Jon Garber | Nikita Knatz |
| Paul Jarrett | Carl Laemmle |
| James Kidnie | Underworld Boss |
| Kim Kondrashoff | Guard at Gate |
| Michel Barbe | Maitre d’ |
| Maria Leone | Sales Clerk |
| Danny Wattley | Cement Worker |
| John Banovich | Mall Cop #2 (uncredited) |
| Richard Buckmaster | Motel manager Norman (uncredited) |
| Dane Ngahuka | Maori Performer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- John Badham directed the movie.
- The screenplay was written by Louis Venosta, Eric Lerner, and David Seltzer.
- David Carradine, Bill Duke, Stephen Tobolowsky, Joan Severance, and several others formed the rest of the main cast.
- The movie was released on May 18, 1990, in the USA.
- Its run time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
- The movie is rated PG-13.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- 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: Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2193226
- Longitude: -122.598398
- Place ID: ChIJyz4BT2HThVQR6ujNMOrDpUc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2839945
- Longitude: -123.1183364
- Place ID: ChIJVTmSWX9xhlQRqd9N0PQEwS4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 645 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2Y9, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 48.4284207
- Longitude: -123.3656444
- Place ID: ChIJcWGw3Ytzj1QR7Ui7HnTz6Dg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Victoria, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
