The film ‘The Imagemaker’, issued in 1986, is a drama and thriller that highlights the story of Roger Blackwell, portrayed by Michael Nouri. Blackwell served as a media advisor to many politicians. This movie provides details about the locales it was filmed in and the key roles played by other characters. It also includes some interesting facts about the film and occurrences at the backstage.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of ‘The Imagemaker’ took place in two locations in the United States. The primary filming happened in the heart of America, Washington District of Columbia. The second location was the Woodlawn Mansion located in Alexandria, Virginia. The shooting dates began from October 19, 1984.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Nouri | Roger Blackwell |
| Anne Twomey | Molly Grainger |
| Jerry Orbach | Byron Caine |
| Jessica Harper | Cynthia |
| Farley Granger | Ambassador Hoyle |
| Richard Bauer | Morris Brodkin |
| Roger Frazier | Victor Griffin |
| Maury Povich | Talk-Show Host |
| Jerome Dempsey | Congressman Lyons |
| Arthur Dailey | Black Man |
| David Rosenbaum | Chet |
| Bette Jerome | Margaret Hoyle |
| Diana McLellan | Gossip Columnist |
| Henry Strozier | Accountant |
| Bruce Godfrey | Campaign Manager |
| Terrence Currier | Institute Director |
| Noah Berlin | Timmy Blackwell |
| Billie Jackson | Ellen Blackwell |
| David Hammond | Aide #1 |
| Joshua Billings | Aide #2 |
| Arlene Sterne | Roger’s Secretary |
| Catherine Flye | Molly’s Secretary |
| Karen Bralove | Institute Secretary |
| Marcia Gay Harden | Stage Manager |
| Mark Hammer | President Manning (voice) |
| Stanley Anderson | Tony LaCorte (voice) |
| Timothy Rice | Matt Grant (voice) |
| Peter Thomas | Commercial Voice (voice) |
| John Flynn | Commercial Voice (voice) |
| Dennis Owens | Radio Voice (voice) |
| Bill Thompson | Radio Voice (voice) |
| Michael Gabel | Surveillance Team #1 |
| Michael Fiske | Surveillance Team #2 |
| Steve Hayes | Surveillance Team #3 |
| Mike Barsalou | Motorcyclist |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie ‘The Imagemaker’ was released on 24th January 1986 in the USA.
- It is a drama-thriller, spanning a duration of 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Directed by Hal Weiner, the script was jointly written by Dick Goldberg and Hal Weiner.
- Star cast includes Michael Nouri as Roger Blackwell, Anne Twomey, and Jerry Orbach among others.
- The flick caught the eyes of the audience for its story that highlights the manipulation of media by politicians.
- The film grossed over $24,562 on its opening weekend in the United States.
- The movie is known by different titles in various countries like ‘L’image mortel’ in France, ‘Escorpion’ in Spain, and ‘Valekuvia’ in Finland.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Latitude: 38.9071923
- Longitude: -77.0368707
- Place ID: ChIJW-T2Wt7Gt4kRKl2I1CJFUsI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Washington, DC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Woodlawn Mansion, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 38.8293538
- Longitude: -77.0682681
- Place ID: ChIJPTp6Sz2xt4kRZ_lzpCmC5dg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mansion Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
