Bus Riley’s Back in Town is a drama released in 1965. The film features the backdrop of various beautiful filming locations, taking the viewers on an engaging visual journey. Some of the known actors in the movie include Ann-Margret, Michael Parks, and Janet Margolin. Read on for more eye-opening facts about the film and its behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the movie took place at Universal Studios, located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. The movie was shot on March 19, 1964, capturing the essence of the location beautifully on screen.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann-Margret | Laurel |
| Michael Parks | Bus Riley |
| Janet Margolin | Judy |
| Brad Dexter | Slocum |
| Jocelyn Brando | Mrs. Riley |
| Larry Storch | Howie |
| Crahan Denton | Spencer |
| Kim Darby | Gussie |
| Brett Somers | Carlotta |
| Mimsy Farmer | Paula |
| Nan Martin | Mrs. Nichols |
| Lisabeth Hush | Joy |
| Ethel Griffies | Mrs. Spencer |
| Alice Pearce | Housewife |
| Chet Stratton | Benii |
| David Carradine | Stretch |
| Marc Cavell | Egg Foo |
| Parley Baer | Jules Griswald |
| James Doohan | Les |
| William Hudson | Country Club Bartender (uncredited) |
| Maurice Manson | Simmons (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a drama that spins a tight narrative over a duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
- It was officially released on September 3, 1965, in West Germany.
- The story portrays a young sailor who returns home only to find his childhood love married to an older, wealthier man.
- The film was directed by Harvey Hart and written by William Inge.
- Viewers have shown mixed reactions to the movie, with 16 user reviews and 7 critic reviews.
- Bus Riley, the lead character is played by Michael Parks, supported by Ann Margret as Laurel and Janet Margolin as Judy, among others.
- The movie was produced under the banner of Universal Pictures and distributed by the same.
- Fun fact: the writer William Inge chose to have his name removed from the credits due to major changes made by the film’s producer.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
