Cloud Dancer is a movie from 1980 that provides an exciting adventure and drama for viewers. The story unfolds the life of a proficient aerobatics pilot, Brad Randolph, and the various challenges he faces in his 40s. You’ll get to know about the films’ starring roles including David Carradine, Jennifer O’Neill, and Joseph Bottoms, as well as discover interesting details about the film’s production and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The shooting of the movie started on February 13, 1978. The Arizona landscapes added a unique touch to the overall visual experience of the film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Carradine | Brad Randolph |
| Jennifer O’Neill | Helen St. Clair |
| Joseph Bottoms | Tom Loomis |
| Colleen Camp | Cindy |
| Albert Salmi | Ozzie Randolph |
| Salome Jens | Jean Randolph |
| Norman Alden | Dr. Putnam |
| James T. Callahan | Walt Lawson |
| Jorge Cervera Jr. | Mexican Drug Dealer |
| James Giese II | Tall Drug Dealer |
| Hoyt Axton | Brad’s Mechanic |
| Richard Ellman Kennedy | Doug Holmes |
| Jo Ann Smith | Mrs. Sean Burney |
| Sparky Watt | Dan Franklin |
| Merritt Holloway | Priest |
| Kimo Owens | M.C. at Banquet |
| Sonny Everett | Air Show Announcer |
| Roy Gunsberg | Judge |
| David Haney | Sean Burney |
| Brice Dill | Brad Jr. |
| Frank Byrne | Judge |
| Walt Tubb | Chief Judge |
| Ron Nix | Show Official |
| Caroline Greenwood | Blonde Woman |
| Jo Giese Brown | Sheldon Girl |
| James Giese Sr. | Lineman |
| David Meade | Tom’s Mechanic |
| Claud Hereford | Judge |
| Steve Eastin | Guy |
| Joe Ramirez | Paul Clement |
| Cercilio Escovedo | Mexican Singer |
| Miguel Granados | Mexican Singer |
| Joe Guzman | Mexican Singer |
| Charlie Hillard | Pilot |
| Leo Loudenslager | Pilot |
| Tom Poberezny | Pilot |
| Jimmy Leeward | Mustang Pilot |
| Stella Parton | Lounge Singer |
| Larry Chebowski | Unicyclist |
| Lee Hollingsworth | Child at Airfield (uncredited) |
| Kelly | Woman at the Lounge (uncredited) |
| Steve Wargo | Onlooker in Crowd (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This marked the performance debut of Stella Parton.
- There is a minor flaw in the final flight scene. The shadow of the helicopter filming the scene can be spotted alongside the shadow of the plane.
- The film also made an appearance in a 2021 release titled Cloud Dancer (1980).
Geo Location Details
- 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
