“Dog Tags” is a drama-romance movie that was released in 2008. The film tells the story of Nate Merritt, a marine who is on leave in Palm Springs when he meets a free-spirited young man that leads him on a journey of self-discovery. As you read along in this article, you’ll find out where this movie was filmed and who played key roles in its production. We will also be exploring some interesting facts behind the scenes of this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Dog Tags” was filmed in Palm Springs, California, USA. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates for this movie are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Preiss | Nate Merritt |
| Amy Lindsay | Trish Huddle |
| Candy Clark | Deb Merritt |
| Hoyt Richards | Gene |
| Bart Fletcher | Andy Forte |
| Tanner Max Eflinger | Party Guest #1 |
| Bobby Zelsdorf | Party Guest #2 |
| John Koons | Party Guest #3 |
| Grant Whitney Harvey | Boy at Bar #1 |
| Matthew Herrmann | Boy at Bar #2 |
| Willam Belli | Alan |
| Jason Sechrest | Alan’s Friend |
| Josh Payne | Pool Boy #1 |
| Daniel Wilcox | Pool Boy #2 |
| Justin Mortelliti | The Marine |
| Stephan D. Gill | Justin |
| Marcus Morales | Travis |
| Diane Davisson | Louise Forte |
| Merideth McClean | Receptionist |
| Keythe Farley | Mark Dessau |
| Sunny | Stray Dog |
Trivia and Facts
- This was the first movie role for Paul Preiss, who portrays the main character, Nate Merritt.
- In the movie, Nate talks about going “AWOL”. However, as a Marine, the accurate term he should’ve used is UA, which stands for unauthorized absence.
- The movie makes a reference to the popular TV show “Diff’rent Strokes” (1978).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Palm Springs, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8302961
- Longitude: -116.5452921
- Place ID: ChIJs-Xb_9Qa24ARfHntwodp5aE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
