“King Frat” is a comedy film that was released in 1979. The movie is mostly filmed in Florida, USA and directed by Ken Wiederhorn. It features actors such as John DiSanti, Charles Pitt, and Roy Sekoff playing different roles. This article will inform you about the specific filming locations of the movie, the timeline of filming, and some interesting trivia associated with it.
Where it Filmed?
“King Frat” was primarily filmed in Miami, Florida, USA, specifically at the Great Southern Stage. Other Florida-based filming locations include Sweetwater, Dade County, and the University of Florida based in Gainesville. The filming process took place during the years 1978 to 1979.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John DiSanti | J.J. ‘Gross-Out’ Gumbroski |
| Charles Pitt | Fred |
| Roy Sekoff | Tommy |
| Robert Small | Kevin |
| Dan Chandler | Chief Latrine |
| Mike Grabow | Jock |
| Ray Mann | Splash |
| Suzina Volpina | Joan |
| Dan Fitzgerald | Dean Delman Doyle |
| Glenn Scherer | Boyd |
| Lee Krug | Lloyd |
| Taryn Hagey | Nancy |
| Teri Kelso | Babette |
| Karen Gold | Bucky |
| Sally Ricca | Bobby |
| Rahnee Reiland | Betty |
| Lee Sandman | Father Leadpipe / Judge Drumneagle |
| Jean Jarvis | Veronica |
| Bette Shoor | Mrs. Mathews |
| Bruce McLaughlin | Mr. Mathews |
| Wolfie Udikoff | Intern |
| Ted Richert | Attorney |
| Michael Sandler | Bailiff |
| Joel Kolker | Roy |
| Joanne Marsic | Irma |
| Bobby Gale | MC |
| Herb Goldstein | Old Man in Hospital |
| Sonia Zomina | Old Woman in Hospital |
| Lee Willis | University President |
| Tommie Grimstad | Lady Godiva |
| Ligia | Belly Dancer |
| Reuben Trane | Ambulance Driver |
| Ken Wiederhorn | Ambulance Attendant |
| Starr Dey | Ms. Baked Beans |
| Tom Chatlos | Frankie ‘Fartwell’ Modjulario |
| Joseph Reed | Ira ‘Haemorroid’ Cooperstein |
| Vincent Agostino | PI Kap |
| Pat Fendley | PI Kap |
| Bill Hendrickson | PI Kap |
| Neil Fleischer | PI Kap |
| Floyd Schneider | PI Kap |
| Kent Levack | PI Kap |
| Vinny Quaranta | PI Kap |
| Bob Norris | PI Kap |
| Rick Kennedy | PI Kap |
| Frank Ciuffetelli | PI Kap |
| Jon Shisler | PI Kap |
| Jeff Coates | PI Kap |
| Steve Cox | PI Kap |
| Brian Tompkins | PI Kap |
| Scott Behman | Alpha |
| Andy Kirsch | Alpha |
| Bob Fleck | Alpha |
| Doug McKenzie | Alpha |
| Andrew Kelton | Alpha |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some fun facts about “King Frat”:
1. Although the film is largely intended to be based in South Florida, quite a few background transitional scenes include views of the University of Florida campus based in Gainesville.
2. One notable background scene depicts Tigert Hall, the administrative building of the University of Florida, despite attempts to blur out the name and the official seal.
3. The movie has been featured in “42nd Street Forever, Volume 3: Exploitation Explosion” in 2008.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Great Southern Stage, Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.8148174
- Longitude: -80.2800251
- Place ID: Eh5Tb3V0aCBEciwgTWlhbWksIEZMIDMzMTY2LCBVU0EiLiosChQKEglRbfjwBrrZiBFvOJBw9LG5WRIUChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Dr, Miami, FL 33166, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Sweetwater, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.789804
- Longitude: -80.3766269
- Place ID: ChIJ84gXIim_2YgR7hWRfyEX3Ik
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sweetwater, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Dade County, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.5516034
- Longitude: -80.6326916
- Place ID: ChIJORjpTQWL2YgRi2OVgXQeaUk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami-Dade County, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.6648274
- Longitude: -81.5157535
- Place ID: ChIJvypWkWV2wYgR0E7HW9MTLvc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Florida, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 29.6465428
- Longitude: -82.3533266
- Place ID: ChIJdZLk-wyj6IgRhpg9FN7gbyA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
