Hellbent is a 1988 action and comedy movie that takes the audience on a thrilling journey through a series of chaotic and violent events. Directed by Richard Casey, it stars Phil Ward as Lemmy, Lyn Levand as Angel, and David Marciano as Mr. Tanas. The movie holds various intriguing and behind-the-scenes facts which add more depth to its overall production story.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for Hellbent occurred in various locations across California, USA. Some of these include Los Angeles, Burbank, and Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. Parts of the film were also shot in Los Angeles County, and at the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park located at 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Phil Ward | Lemmy |
| Lyn Levand | Angel |
| David Marciano | Mr. Tanas |
| Cheryl Slean | Sally |
| James Orr | Spike |
| Phil Therrien | Duke |
| Leigh Dego | Jane |
| Paul Greenstein | Willie |
| Gary Lopac | Zorro |
| Brad Slaight | Reverend Herk |
| Anet Anatelle | Girl with Hatchet |
| Ludie Bradbury | Michelle |
| Yvette Brestyanszky | Girl on Motorcycle |
| Curtis Buttenheim | His Buddy |
| Ed Callahan | Disc Jockey |
| Rob Campisi | Cop Who Shoots |
| Phil Casella | Cop on Bridge |
| Maggie Casey | Baby |
| Michael Castagnola | Friend of Spike’s |
| Mary Cheung | Dancing Girl |
| Steve DeVorkin | Mel |
| Annette Evans | Murdered Mom |
| John Evans | Cop 1 Up Stairs |
| Rick Eyler | Man in Street |
| Troy Fromin | Punk rocker party guest |
| Dan Gruszynski | Lead Guitarist |
| Nicole Gruver | Screaming Woman |
| Matthew Harrison | Hippie |
| Alison Hicks | Go-Go Dancer |
| Jack Joy | Guitarist |
| Mark Kadlec | Joe Green |
| Angela Levin | Woman in Street |
| John Marsh | Lemmy’s Boss |
| Chad McCann | Paramedic |
| Pat O’Mara | Man with Pick Up Truck |
| Randy Polk | Performance Art Host |
| Karin L. Rajehandary | Chain Dancer |
| John Rudegeair | Man on Motorcycle |
| Karen Russell | Topless Woman |
| Richard Scully | Man at Bar |
| Fred Wasser | Engineer |
| Ed Weissberger | Man Who is Beaten |
| Mark Whitney | Cop 2 Up Stairs |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was shot at various locations in California, and interestingly, without any formal permits.
- Around 26 minutes into the movie, a watermelon is intentionally crushed with a headbutt. The watermelon had been cut in half and pieced back together prior to the shot, which can be spotted just as it’s hit.
- There is a film named ‘A Little Bit of Chaos: The Making of ‘Hellbent” which showcases the production process of the movie Hellbent.
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
- Location Name: Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1808392
- Longitude: -118.3089661
- Place ID: ChIJlcUYKBWVwoAR1IofkK-RdzA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burbank, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0406351
- Longitude: -118.2117726
- Place ID: ChIJ6VmanALGwoARlDo5dgynnuw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4885168
- Longitude: -118.3214923
- Place ID: ChIJczSF4KKKwoAR0I0eUHBbCuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
