“From Dusk Till Dawn” is a 1996 action-crime movie about two criminals and their hostages who unknowingly hide in a truck stop populated by vampires. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, and Harvey Keitel, this writeup will show you where the movie was filmed, who played which role, and some more fun and interesting facts about the film and its making.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “From Dusk Till Dawn” took place in several locations across Mexico and the USA. It was shot in locations such as Chihuahua in Mexico, Calico Dry Lake and Barstow in California, on the 140th Street East of Lancaster in California, and in Redmond, Washington. Filming happened between 13th June, 1995 and 20th August, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Clooney | Seth Gecko |
| Quentin Tarantino | Richard Gecko |
| Harvey Keitel | Jacob Fuller |
| Juliette Lewis | Kate Fuller |
| Ernest Liu | Scott Fuller |
| Salma Hayek | Santanico Pandemonium |
| Cheech Marin | Border Guard / Chet Pussy / Carlos |
| Danny Trejo | Razor Charlie |
| Tom Savini | Sex Machine |
| Fred Williamson | Frost |
| Michael Parks | Texas Ranger Earl McGraw |
| Brenda Hillhouse | Hostage Gloria Hill |
| John Saxon | FBI Agent Stanley Chase |
| Marc Lawrence | Old Timer Motel Owner |
| Kelly Preston | Newscaster Kelly Houge |
| John Hawkes | Pete Bottoms |
| Liquor Store Clerk | |
| Tito Larriva | Titty Twister Guitarist & Vocalist |
| Johnny ‘Vatos’ Hernandez | Titty Twister Drummer |
| Aimee Graham | Blonde Hostage |
| Heidi McNeal | Red-headed Hostage |
| Greg Nicotero | Sex Machine’s Buddy |
| Cristos | Danny |
| Mike Moroff | Manny |
| Neena Bidasha | Bar Dancer |
| Veena Bidasha | Bar Dancer |
| Ungela Brockman | Bar Dancer |
| Madison Clark | Bar Dancer |
| María Díaz | Bar Dancer |
| Rosalia Hayakawa | Bar Dancer |
| Janine Jordae | Bar Dancer |
| Jacque Lawson | Bar Dancer |
| Houston Leigh | Bar Dancer |
| Janie Liszewski | Bar Dancer |
| Tia Texada | Bar Dancer |
| Michael McKay | Monster |
| Jake McKinnon | Monster |
| Josh Patton | Monster |
| Walter Phelan | Monster |
| Wayne Toth | Monster |
| Henrik von Ryzin | Monster |
| Howard Berger | Trucker vampire |
| Cecilia Montiel | Self |
| Lyle Trachtenberg | Self |
| Danny the Wonder Pony | Danny the Wonder Pony |
| Lawrence Bender | Man in Diner (uncredited) |
| Carlo Corazon | Vampire (uncredited) |
| Annette Harper | Bar Dancer (uncredited) |
| Rosine ‘Ace’ Hatem | Vampire (uncredited) |
| Victoria Lucai | Woman Outside the Titty Twister (uncredited) |
| John Ponzio | Vampire (uncredited) |
| Robert Rodriguez | Band Member (uncredited) |
| D. Danny Warhol | Vampire (uncredited) |
| Spice Williams-Crosby | Vampire (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s genre is action and crime and it was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
- It was written by Robert Kurtzman and Quentin Tarantino.
- The movie has received 7 wins and 13 nominations.
- It features a diverse cast, with George Clooney as Seth Gecko, Quentin Tarantino as Richard Gecko and Harvey Keitel as Jacob Fuller among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chihuahua, Mexico
- Latitude: 28.6433753
- Longitude: -106.0587908
- Place ID: ChIJM0BIXZ1E6oYRex3dBqen8bc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chihuahua, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Chihuahua
- Location Name: Calico Dry Lake, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1203317
- Longitude: -116.8280831
- Place ID: ChIJ62NhdYlJ24ARxo2h5A7Jqi4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dry Lake, California 92305, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Barstow, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.8957957
- Longitude: -117.0172826
- Place ID: ChIJVZRUTENwxIARd-LvKjMsQRs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Barstow, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 46551 140th Street East, Lancaster, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.7302556
- Longitude: -117.8810713
- Place ID: ChIJW4DmKv6sw4ARpGKhv4blvkE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 46551 140th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Redmond, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.6739881
- Longitude: -122.121512
- Place ID: ChIJI-4AIK0MkFQR8gTYxeqQA14
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Redmond, WA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
