“Killzone” is an action-drama film from 1985, set in the United States. It tells the story of a troubled Vietnam veteran, who during a training exercise at a military camp, begins to relive his wartime experience and kills several individuals who he believes are his enemies. Leading characters in this dramatic tale are Fritz Matthews, Ted Prior, and David Campbell. Let’s find out more about the filming process and some interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Killzone” took place in Los Angeles, California in the United States. Its filming started on September 10, 1984. This is the primary filming location for the movie, serving as the backdrop of the intense action and drama woven into the storyline.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fritz Matthews | Jason McKenna |
| Ted Prior | Mitchell |
| Richard Brailford | Johnson |
| Ron Pace | Hillbilly |
| Tom Baldwin | Hillbilly’s Son |
| Jack Marino | Harry / American Soldier |
| Sharon Young | Harry’s Wife |
| Richard Bravo | Gunman |
| James Edward Everette | Co-pilot |
| Terry St. Claire | McKenna’s Wife |
| Kathleen Louise Marino | McKenna’s Daughter |
| Steve Hice | Crawford’s Men |
| Larry Reynolds | Crawford’s Men |
| Christopher Gorby | Crawford’s Men |
| Chris Tashima | Crawford’s Men |
| Michael Ida | Crawford’s Men |
| Jonathan Wong | Crawford’s Men |
| Jay Akahoshi | Crawford’s Men |
| Simon Rhee | Crawford’s Men |
| Master Ho Sik Pak | Crawford’s Men |
| C. Jee Tea | Crawford’s Men |
| Norio Keneko | Crawford’s Men |
| Deke Anderson | Crawford’s Men |
| Charles Venniro | American Soldier |
| May C. Quitasol | Viet Cong Soldier |
| Trong Tne Nguyen | Viet Cong Soldier |
| Ngoc Minh Do | Viet Cong Soldier |
| Huan Ton Le | Viet Cong Soldier |
| Chinh Van Nguyen | Viet Cong Soldier |
Trivia and Facts
- Chris Tashima, who played a minor role in “Killzone,” later received an Oscar for his short movie, “Visas and Virtue” in 1997.
- The film has a runtime of 90 minutes and is in color.
- The aspect ratio of the movie is 1.85:1 and the sound mix is Mono.
- The movie is also known by other names in different countries. For instance, it is called “Campamento de la muerte” in Mexico, “Kill Zone” in Norway, “Comandos de Elite” in Portugal, and “Tappokone” in Finland.
- In the film, the character Charles G. Matthews responds to enemy interrogation by stating his full name, his rank in the United States Army as a Private First Class, and his Serial Number 28958365.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
