The film ‘Fever Pitch’ from 1985 is a drama mystery directed and written by Richard Brooks. It features Ryan O’Neal, Catherine Hicks, and Giancarlo Giannini in pivotal roles. The movie dives deep into the filming locations, character roles, as well as some intriguing behind-the-scenes facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Fever Pitch’ was majorly shot in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The shooting scenes began from Oct 15, 1984. Las Vegas, with its vibrant nightlife and casinos, provided the perfect backdrop for this film about a journalist embroiled in professional gambling.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ryan O’Neal | Taggart |
| Catherine Hicks | Flo |
| Giancarlo Giannini | Charley |
| Bridgette Andersen | Amy |
| Chad Everett | Dutchman |
| John Saxon | Sports Editor |
| Hank Greenspun | Vegas Sun Publisher |
| William Smith | Panama Hat |
| Keith Hefner | Sweeney |
| Rafael Campos | Rafael |
| Patrick Cassidy | Soldier |
| Cherie Michan | Rose O’Sharon |
| Tom Schanley | Scanlon |
| William Prince | Mitchell |
| Stu Black | Bodyguard |
| Tony March | Bodyguard |
| Johnny Sekka | Chocolate |
| Steve Danton | Towel Boy |
| Timothy Blake | Babs |
| Pearl Shear | Mrs. Applebaum |
| Chad McQueen | Prisoner |
| Bobby Jacoby | Gam-a-teen Boy |
| Heidi Sorenson | Airport Attendant |
| Lonny Chin | Miss Casablanca |
| D.P. Bentley | High Roller |
| Joseph Bernard | Bernstein |
| Bill Archerd | Sister Theresa |
| Bill Caplan | Poker Player |
| Sid Sakowicz | Poker Player |
| Leonard Sacks | Bet-Taker |
| John Kirby | Bet-Taker |
| Alan Buchdahl | Track Announcer |
| Mary Asta | Hitch-Hiker |
| Benita Bellamy | Exotic Dancer |
| Jimmie Spades | Security |
| Bill Willard | Casino Guard |
| Mel Albert | Mel Albert |
| José Aldana | Jose Aldana |
| Monty Bane | Gambler |
| David E. Cousin | Stickman |
| Michael Hemenway | Horse Better |
| Gordon Jones | Reporter |
| Marc Lefkowitz | |
| Allan Malamud | Reporter |
| Howard Maurer | Crap Shooter |
| Mark Mitchell | |
| Sandy Oshatz | |
| Gary Pagett | |
| Timothy Scott | (as Tim Scott) |
| Bob Stenner |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is featured in the book ‘THE OFFICIAL RAZZIE® MOVIE GUIDE’ by Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilson, which lists The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made.
- The film had an estimated budget of $7,000,000.
- The movie premiered on November 22, 1985, and made $343,230 in its opening weekend in the United States.
- Despite its setting in the gambling capital of the world, the story showcases the destructive impacts of addiction and betting.
- The movie has also been featured in the Special Show: Is Hollywood Selling War to Kids?(1985).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.171563
- Longitude: -115.1391009
- Place ID: ChIJ0X31pIK3voARo3mz1ebVzDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
