The movie “Seven Hours to Judgment,” released in 1988, is a gripping tale of justice and revenge. The film, directed by Beau Bridges and featuring him as Judge Eden, revolves around a disgruntled husband who kidnaps the judge responsible for releasing his wife’s murderers due to lack of sufficient evidence. This article delves into the intriguing specifics of the film, its shooting locations, and some interesting background nuggets.
Where it Filmed?
The entire movie was shot in Seattle, Washington, USA. Filming commenced on July 13, 1987, capturing the essence of the city and its surroundings as a backdrop to the unfolding suspense and drama.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Beau Bridges | John Eden |
| Ron Leibman | David Reardon |
| Julianne Phillips | Lisa Eden |
| Al Freeman Jr. | Danny Larwin |
| Reggie Johnson | Chino |
| Glenn-Michael Jones | The Doctor ‘Doc’ |
| Tony Lee Troy | Kiki |
| Shawn Miller | Doowa |
| Nick Granado | Jorges |
| Albert Ybarra | Carlos |
| John Billingsley | Eddie |
| Don Creery | John’s Cabbie |
| Michael Goodell | Subway Worker |
| Creed Bratton | Subway Worker |
| George Catalano | Doowa’s Cabbie |
| David MacIntyre | Cab Passenger |
| David Wasman | 1st Reporter |
| Laurel Anne White | 2nd Reporter |
| Tom Hammond | 3rd Reporter |
| Gayle Bellows | Lisa’s Friend |
| John Aylward | Taxi Driver |
| A.J. Michael | 1st Squatter |
| Tee Dennard | 1st Bum |
| Johnny Hunter | 2nd Bum |
| Evelyn Perdue | 1st Hag |
| Coburn Scheldt | Hospital Attendant |
| Maxine Thompson | Slinky Girl |
| Lisa Pan | Larwin’s Friend |
| Ruben Sierra | Bartender |
| Jane Bray | TV Reporter |
| Kathryn Mesney-Hetler | McKay |
| Debbie Brown | Reporter |
| Kurt Garfield | Kaplan |
| Gregory Noveck | TV Announcer |
| Deborah Brown | TV News Court Reporter |
| Steve Harris | Reardon’s Van Driver |
| John Barttels | Movie Announcer |
| Dewayne Luckett | Boy on Subway (uncredited) |
| BJ Mezek | Subway Patron (uncredited) |
| John Nelson | Street Thug (uncredited) |
| Mar Party | Street Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie, spanning 1 hour and 30 minutes, falls under the genre of action and crime.
- The main roles were played by Beau Bridges (John Eden), Ron Leibman (David Reardon), and Julianne Phillips (Lisa Eden).
- The premise of the movie hinges on a race against time, with Judge Eden having seven hours to find evidence against the culprits, or the disgruntled husband carrying out his threat to kill Eden’s wife.
- The movie was widely released in various countries under different titles like “À sept heures du jugement” in France, “Las últimas siete horas” in Spain, “Sete Horas para o Julgamento” in Brazil, “Az igazság 7 órája” in Hungary, and “Сім годин до вироку” in Ukraine.
- The screenplay was co-written by Steven E. de Souza under the pseudonym Elliot Stephens.
- The movie was produced by Diamant Production and Trans World Entertainment (TWE).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.6061389
- Longitude: -122.3328481
- Place ID: ChIJVTPokywQkFQRmtVEaUZlJRA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Seattle, WA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
