“Big Trouble” is a comedy film produced in 1986. The main focus of this article is to explore the film’s production locations and insights about the actors and their roles. The following paragraphs will share interesting facts about the movie during its production stages.
Where it Filmed?
“Big Trouble” was filmed in three primary locations in the United States. The filming took place at 4000 West Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California, as well as Phoenix and Tolleson in Arizona. The filming dates ranged from April 23, 1984, to August 1984. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Falk | Steve Rickey |
| Alan Arkin | Leonard Hoffman |
| Beverly D’Angelo | Blanche Rickey |
| Charles Durning | O’Mara |
| Robert Stack | Winslow |
| Paul Dooley | Noozel |
| Valerie Curtin | Arlene Hoffman |
| Richard Libertini | Dr. Lopez |
| Steve Alterman | Peter Hoffman |
| Jerry Pavlon | Michael Hoffman |
| Paul La Greca | Joshua Hoffman |
| John Finnegan | Det. Murphy |
| Karl Lukas | Police captain |
| Maryedith Burrell | Gail |
| Edith Fields | Doris |
| Warren Munson | Jack |
| Rosemarie Stack | Mrs. Winslow |
| Barbara Tarbuck | Helen |
| Al White | Mr. Williams |
| Teddy Wilson | Porter |
| Gloria Gifford | Wanda |
| Herb Armstrong | Night security guard |
| Jaime Sánchez | Chief terrorist |
| Gaetano Lisi | Gaetano Lopez |
| Chester Grimes | Flavio Lopez |
| Irene Olga López | Lopez’ receptionist |
| Daphne Eckler | Receptionist |
| Carol Reinhard | Winslow’s secretary |
| Conroy Gedeon | Reporter |
| Melvin Jones | Terrorist #1 |
| Luis Contreras | Terrorist #2 |
| Domingo Ambriz | Terrorist #4 |
| John Bianchini | Terrorist #5 |
| Nafa Rasho | Terrorist #6 |
| Roger Ito | Terrorist #7 |
| Perry Fluker | Terrorist #8 |
| Lynn Ready | Terrorist #9 |
| Steven Lambert | Terrorist #10 |
| Yukio G. Collins | Terrorist #11 |
| Howard Clapp | Executive #1 |
| Jeff Howard | Executive #2 |
| Leland Sun | Chinese laborer #1 |
| Danny Lew | Chinese laborer #3 |
| Michaelani | Chinese laborer #4 |
| Dennis Phun | Chinese laborer #5 |
| Walter Soo Hoo | Chinese laborer #6 |
| Richard Walter | Hot dog eater |
| Joseph G. Medalis | Salesman |
| Bob Harks | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Michael Santiago | Cop (uncredited) |
| Gary Van | Fireman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by John Cassavetes and Andrew Bergman.
- The comedy film features stars such as Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, and Beverly D’Angelo.
- A unique occurrence during the making of “Big Trouble” ended up costing Columbia Pictures a significant opportunity. While the film was nearing production, Columbia executives found out that they needed to get permission from Universal. This was because their film, “Big Trouble,” was a remake of “Double Indemnity,” owned by Universal. Although Columbia managed to gain the remake rights and proceed with their production, the sci-fi script they gave to Universal became the hugely successful “Back to the Future.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 4000 West Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1526637
- Longitude: -118.3437727
- Place ID: ChIJcSrz-8y_woAR3bxVllI9nR8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4483771
- Longitude: -112.0740373
- Place ID: ChIJy3mhUO0SK4cRrBtKNfjHaYw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Tolleson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4500425
- Longitude: -112.259321
- Place ID: ChIJ2eqMlTM-K4cRDs4-aFjX9UA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tolleson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
