Xanadu is a 1980’s movie that uniquely combines music and fantasy. It tells the story of an artist in Los Angeles who crosses paths with a young woman who might be his key to happiness. The film stars Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and Michael Beck, and this article provides insights into the film’s background, filming locations, and intriguing trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Xanadu took place in several impressive locations across California. These include:
- The Pan-Pacific Auditorium at 7600 W. Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.
- Hollywood General Studios located at 6642 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles.
- Malibu Pier in Malibu.
- The famous Venice Boardwalk in Venice.
- Palisades Park, also in Malibu.
The film was shot between September 1979 and January 1980.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Olivia Newton-John | Kira |
| Gene Kelly | Danny McGuire |
| Michael Beck | Sonny Malone |
| James Sloyan | Simpson |
| Dimitra Arliss | Helen |
| Katie Hanley | Sandra |
| Fred McCarren | Richie |
| Sandahl Bergman | Muse #1 |
| Melinda Phelps | Muse #3 |
| Juliette Marshall | Muse #5 |
| Marilyn Tokuda | Muse #6 |
| Yvette Van Voorhees | Muse #7 |
| Teri Beckerman | Muse #8 |
| Marty Davis | Male Guard |
| Mickey McMeel | The Accountant |
| Lise Lang | Popcorn Girl / Xanadu Dancer |
| Melvin Jones | Big Al |
| Matt Lattanzi | Young Danny McGuire / Xanadu Dancer |
| Ira Newborn | 40’s Band Leader |
| Jo Ann Harris | 40’s Singer #1 |
| Patty Keene | 40’s Singer #3 |
| Stephen Pearlman | Foreman |
| Church Ortiz | Worker #1 |
| Randy T. Williams | Worker #2 |
| David Tress | Nick |
| Madison Arnold | Vargas |
| Wilfrid Hyde-White | Heavenly Voice – Male (voice) |
| Coral Browne | Heavenly Voice – Female (voice) |
| Maria V. Langston | Dizzy Heights |
| Cheryl Baxter | Xanadu Dancer |
| Hilary Beane | Xanadu Dancer |
| Annie Behringer | Xanadu Dancer |
| Judith Bernett | Xanadu Dancer |
| Teda Bracci | Xanadu Dancer |
| Ellen Cadwallader | Xanadu Dancer |
| Stelio Calagias | Xanadu Dancer |
| Hillary Carlip | Xanadu Dancer |
| Lynda Chase | Xanadu Dancer |
| Russell Clark | Xanadu Dancer |
| Contessa Cohn | Xanadu Dancer |
| Derrick Cross | Xanadu Dancer |
| Gary Dion | Xanadu Dancer |
| Marisol Garcia | Xanadu Dancer |
| Miranda Garrison | Xanadu Dancer |
| Sandy Gray | Xanadu Dancer |
| Jei Guerrero | Xanadu Dancer |
| Cheryl Hangland | Xanadu Dancer |
| Yolanda Hernandez | Xanadu Dancer |
| Susan Inouye | Xanadu Dancer |
| Veda Jackson | Xanadu Dancer |
| Michael James | Xanadu Dancer |
| Deborah Jenssen | Xanadu Dancer |
| Leroy Jones | Xanadu Dancer |
| Fred Kirby | Xanadu Dancer |
| Brenda Lee | Xanadu Dancer |
| Dale Leeche | Xanadu Dancer |
| Victoria Mansi | Xanadu Dancer |
| Michael Martinez | Xanadu Dancer |
| Yvette Matthews | Xanadu Dancer |
| Tykin Mikals | Xanadu Dancer |
| Glenn Nash | Xanadu Dancer |
| Christine Nazareth | Xanadu Dancer |
| Tim O’Brien | Xanadu Dancer |
| Jeff Osser | Xanadu Dancer |
| Shelley Pang | Xanadu Dancer |
| Sally Pansing | Xanadu Dancer |
| Arlette Patterson | Xanadu Dancer |
| Alan Peterson | Xanadu Dancer |
| Lena Pousette | Xanadu Dancer |
| Vic Prim | Xanadu Dancer |
| Kathy Singleton | Xanadu Dancer |
| Cindy Spooner | Xanadu Dancer |
| Michael Springer | Xanadu Dancer |
| Re Styles | Xanadu Dancer |
| Jim Thompson | Xanadu Dancer |
| Francisco Torres | Xanadu Dancer |
| Bobby Walker | Xanadu Dancer |
| Adria Wilson | Xanadu Dancer |
| Darcel Wynne | Xanadu Dancer |
| Noreen Xavier | Xanadu Dancer |
| Mark Ziebell | Xanadu Dancer |
| The Mumm Brothers | Xanadu Dancers |
| Tom Sachelle | Xanadu Dancer |
| Paul Sachelle | Xanadu Dancer |
| Kyle Hanford | Xanadu Dancer |
| Michael Donley | Xanadu Dancer |
| Robert Winters | Xanadu Dancer |
| Rick Anderson | The Tubes |
| Michael Cotten | The Tubes |
| Prairie Prince | The Tubes |
| Bill Spooner | The Tubes |
| Roger Steen | The Tubes |
| Vince Welnick | The Tubes |
| Joe Mantegna | (scenesDeleted) |
| Debbie Bartlett | Muse #3 (uncredited) |
| Herb Boomhower | Xanadu Dancer (uncredited) |
| Judith Burnett | Raven (uncredited) |
| Alex Cole | Xanadu Dancer (uncredited) |
| Ty Crowley | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Debbie Fresh | Xanadu Dancer (uncredited) |
| Neal Gold | Xanadu Roller Skater (uncredited) |
| Sandra Gray | Cigarette Girl / Dancer (uncredited) |
| Leslie Hucul | Finale Roller Skater (uncredited) |
| Leroy Jones | Xanadu Dancer (uncredited) |
| David LeBell | Baseball Player (uncredited) |
| Paul LeClair | Record Executive (uncredited) |
| Adolfo Quinones | Xanadu Dancer (uncredited) |
| Patrick Reynolds | Xanadu Dancer (uncredited) |
| Cliff Richard | Sonny Malone’s Singing Voice (uncredited) |
| Dean Rubin | Featured Dancer (uncredited) |
| Dee Giffin Scott | Xanadu Dancer (uncredited) |
| Albie Selznick | Tightrope Walker (uncredited) |
| Lee Wilkof | Jeffrey (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Windham | Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on August 8, 1980 (USA).
- Xanadu is a PG-rated movie running for 1 hour and 36 minutes.
- It is categorized as a Fantasy and Musical film.
- Direceted by Robert Greenwald.
- Written by Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel.
- The film won 1 award and had 10 nominations.
- The movie has 374 user reviews and 65 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pan-Pacific Auditorium – 7600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0732282
- Longitude: -118.3549294
- Place ID: ChIJMy_Fgi65woARlcdFNGLeztU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Malibu Pier, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0365349
- Longitude: -118.6761821
- Place ID: ChIJGQYdhSke6IARPXk4ISBspks
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Malibu Pier, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Venice Boardwalk, Venice, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9909254
- Longitude: -118.4774439
- Place ID: ChIJsyUr_9y7woARG6pTv7ogvu0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Beach pavillion in, Los Angeles, CA 90291, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Palisades Park, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0380585
- Longitude: -118.6923438
- Place ID: ChIJP9YI-akd6IARWozqsnEtt5M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Malibu, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
