The movie “Paramedics” released in 1988 is a comedy film about two paramedics involved with a gang that kills people to sell their organs. The movie directed by Stuart Margolin features George Newbern, Christopher McDonald, and John P. Ryan in the main roles. Here, you can find some key background details and interesting facts about the shooting of this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in the United States, specifically in two locations in Texas: Carrollton and Dallas. The filming took place on September 14, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Newbern | Uptown |
| Christopher McDonald | Mad Mike |
| John P. Ryan | Captain Prescott |
| James Noble | Chief Wilkins |
| John Pleshette | Doctor Lido |
| Elaine Wilkes | Savannah |
| Lydie Denier | Liette |
| Javier Grajeda | Bennie |
| Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs | Blade Runner |
| Ray Walston | Heart Attack Victim |
| Leigh Hamilton | Dispatcher |
| Sally Kellerman | Dispatcher (voice) |
| Robert DoQui | Moses |
| Bill Johnson | Big Caesar |
| Cliff Stephens | Little Caesar |
| Peter Isacksen | Breedlove |
| Eric Boardman | White |
| Mark St. Amant | Mouse |
| Helaine Lembeck | Lt. Holcomb |
| Emilio G. Ruiz | Bus Boy |
| Creighton Weir | Female Tennis Player |
| Jerry Cotton | Male Tennis Player |
| Ben H. Hogan | Sports Car Victim |
| Warner Roberts | Receptionist |
| C. Jack Robinson | Bleeding Man |
| Doug Jackson | Dr. Salt |
| Bill Bolender | Dying Man |
| Salomon Khoury | El Calamare |
| Ernest Calvillo | Hispanic Kid |
| Tracy Letts | Van Owner |
| Kathleen Sparks | Salame |
| Art Godoy | Loud Heckler #1 |
| Steve Godoy | Loud Heckler #2 |
| Wendye Clarendon | Nurse |
| Jeff Ayers | Midget |
| Ruby Jean Asberry | Crowd Ad Lib #1 |
| David Crabtree | Crowd Ad Lib #2 |
| Pedro Barberena | Crowd Ad Lib #3 |
| Mike Pederson | Jacuzzi Nurse #1 |
| Melodee Burks | Jacuzzi Nurse #2 |
| Robert Lee Kolb | Singer |
| Eric Laneuville | Cameo Role |
| John F. Parker | Bartender |
| Edward Ellis | Magician |
| Ellyn Dawn Humphreys | Candy Striper Nurse |
| Dean Denton | Gang Member (uncredited) |
| Terry L. Harris | Smitty (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The 98-minute-long film presents a comedic plot revolving around two paramedics who find themselves in a dangerous city area, focusing on dark matters like organ trafficking. In addition to its main cast, several other actors played various roles in the film. The movie also boasts a behind-the-scenes crew who made significant contributions to its production, from the director and writers, Barry Bardo and Richard Kriegsman, to the multitude of supporting roles.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Carrollton, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.9756415
- Longitude: -96.8899636
- Place ID: ChIJH1fduyshTIYRXR2Es0n9Hpw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Carrollton, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Dallas, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.7766642
- Longitude: -96.79698789999999
- Place ID: ChIJS5dFe_cZTIYRj2dH9qSb7Lk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dallas, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
