The film we’re talking about is ‘Courage’, which hit the big screens in 1984. This thriller movie features the story of marathon runners set against the backdrop of a right-wing militia incident. Key people in the film include Ronny Cox as Pete Canfield, Art Hindle as Roger Bower, and M. Emmet Walsh as Colonel Crouse. In this article, you’ll find more about the places where this movie was shot and some exciting behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
Courage’ was majorly filmed in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA. The crew started filming in this location from August 1, 1983. This place offered the perfect setting to capture the essence of the movie’s storyline and the director’s vision.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ronny Cox | Pete Canfield |
| Art Hindle | Roger Bower |
| M. Emmet Walsh | Colonel Crouse |
| Tim Maier | Craig Jensen |
| Lois Chiles | Ruth |
| William Russ | Sonny |
| Lisa Sutton | Stephanie |
| Brian Curry | Joey |
| Jeff Curry | Bill |
| Anthony Palmer | Herb Jensen |
| Noel Conlon | Clay Matthews |
| Kelly Yaegermann | Casey |
| John Roselius | Ralph |
| Joe Massengale | Gibbs |
| Matt Johnston | Jessup |
| Mic Rodgers | West |
| Dennis Scott | Smitty |
| Bob Terhune | Kramer |
| Hersha Parady | Fay Canfield |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Courage’ was a personal project for the actor Ronny Cox who even co-authored the script with his wife, Mary.
- The film’s other name is ‘Dead Heat’ in the United States, ‘Raw Courage’ in Canada, ‘Marathon Killer’ in France, and ‘Coraje’ in Spain.
- Interesting references from the famous TV show ‘Hill Street Blues (1981)’ can be noticed in the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 32.3199396
- Longitude: -106.7636538
- Place ID: ChIJaZgGRcca3oYRvTI_8R3QbWM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Las Cruces, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
