“Detroit Rock City” is a film that was released in 1999, featuring a mix of adventure and comedy. The film tells the story of four rebellious teenagers in 1978 who scheme to get into a KISS concert. Notable cast members include Giuseppe Andrews as Lex, James DeBello as Trip, and Edward Furlong as Hawk. This article discusses the film’s shooting locations and some fun facts about the production.
Where it Filmed?
Filming for “Detroit Rock City” took place in various locations across Canada from October 9 to December 10, 1998. Key scenes were shot in places like Billy Sue’s Rebel Garage, Trafalgar Castle School, and Waterloo-St. Jacobs Railway. Additional locations include broader areas within Canada and specifically at Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Giuseppe Andrews | Lex |
| Edward Furlong | Hawk |
| Sam Huntington | Jam |
| Lin Shaye | Mrs. Bruce |
| Melanie Lynskey | Beth |
| Natasha Lyonne | Christine |
| Miles Dougal | Elvis |
| Nick Scotti | Kenny |
| Emmanuelle Chriqui | Barbara |
| David Quane | Bobby |
| Rodger Barton | Mr. Bumsteen |
| Kathryn Haggis | Mrs. Bumsteen |
| David Gardner | Priest |
| Shannon Tweed | Amanda Finch |
| Kristin Booth | Cashier |
| Joe Flaherty | Father McNulty |
| Cody Jones | Little Kid |
| Joan Heney | Study Hall Teacher |
| Rob Smith | Simple Simon |
| Aaron Berg | Bartender |
| Paul Brogren | Roadie #1 |
| Allan Clow | Man with Coat |
| Chris Benson | Mr. Johansen |
| Colleen Williams | Nun |
| Richard Hillman | Scalper |
| Stephen Joffe | Six Year Old #1 |
| Ryan Letriard | Six Year Old #2 |
| Joseph Haase | Security Guard |
| Kevin Corrigan | Beefy Jerk #1 |
| Steve Schirripa | Beefy Jerk #2 |
| Lindy Booth | Girl #1 |
| Christina Sicoli | Foxy Girl |
| Michael Barry | Nerd |
| Vic Rigler | Pizza Boy |
| Eileen Flood | Female Parishoner |
| Pamela Bowen | Matmok Lieutenant |
| Johnie Chase | Cop #1 |
| Julian Richings | Ticket Taker |
| Gene Simmons | KISS |
| Paul Stanley | KISS |
| Ace Frehley | KISS |
| Peter Criss | KISS |
| Shane Daly | Chongo’s Friend |
| Christopher Lee Clements | Stripper #1 |
| Jonathan Cuthill | Stripper #2 |
| Neno Vojic | Stripper #3 |
| Rich Coulson | Stripper #4 |
| Michael Kremko | Stripper #5 |
| Derek De Luis | Stripper #6 |
| Tara Elliott | Babe #2 |
| Elissa Bradley | Babe #3 |
| Cherry Flatley | Babe #4 |
| Hazel K. Anderson | Babe #6 |
| Jessica Kleiner | Babe #7 |
| Nadia Dalchand | Babe #8 |
| Kerri Michalica | Babe #9 |
| Kerry Robinson | Babe #10 |
| Dino M. Sicoli | Really Lucky Hot Tub Dude |
| Gurjeet Ahluwalia | Smoker (uncredited) |
| Todd Bendera | Kiss Fan (uncredited) |
| Jason Biggs | Guy in Red Track Suit (uncredited) |
| Sonny Bono | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jimmy Carter | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Cher | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Raven Cinello | Student (uncredited) |
| Bryan Dunn | It’s Raining Men Dancer (uncredited) |
| Frank Falcone | Roadie (uncredited) |
| Matt Graver | Mini-Mart Hostage (uncredited) |
| Gavin Heffernan | Drunken Fan (uncredited) |
| KISS | Themselves (uncredited) |
| Kassandra Marr | Groupie (uncredited) |
| A.C. McCray | Concert Attendee (uncredited) |
| Brian McGuire | Teenager (uncredited) |
| Randy Meehan | Concert kid (uncredited) |
| Rina Nath | Babe #1 (uncredited) |
| Richard Nixon | Self – in Resignation Speech (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Lisa Perkins | Simple Simon’s Co-Host (uncredited) |
| Adam Rifkin | It’s Raining Men Billboard Model (uncredited) |
| Tim Sullivan | KISS Concert Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Louis Tripp | Nerdy Kid (uncredited) |
| Andy Warhol | Self – at Studio 54 (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Bill Welychka | Man Backstage (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is set in an era centered around the popular band KISS, focusing on teenagers trying to attend one of their concerts.
- Directed by Adam Rifkin, the movie received three nominations for awards.
- Despite being set in Detroit, the movie was filmed almost entirely in Canada.
- Actors Sam Huntington and Melanie Lynskey played the roles of Jam and Beth, respectively.
- The film received mixed reviews, with 214 user reviews and 41 critics reviews on record.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Billy Sue’s Rebel Garage, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6516914
- Longitude: -79.4512905
- Place ID: ChIJ1eVjjjY0K4gRH4ZzTtfIpJg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 414 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2N2, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Trafalgar Castle School, Whitby, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.8785173
- Longitude: -78.9328568
- Place ID: ChIJDxgCCwse1YkRrBCEipjksH4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 401 Reynolds St, Whitby, ON L1N 3W9, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Waterloo-St. Jacobs Railway, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.4642578
- Longitude: -80.5204096
- Place ID: ChIJK2f-X1bxK4gRkB0jxyh7AwU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.7562815
- Longitude: -79.2258021
- Place ID: ChIJ_SkHDD_Q1IkRQ-EZJtvKBOE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 550 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2A2, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
