The Allnighter is a film from the year 1987. The movie revolves around several characters such as Molly Morrison played by Susanna Hoffs, Val by Dedee Pfeiffer, and Gina by Joan Cusack. This article talks about where the film was shot, who the different characters were, and some interesting snippets and facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The Allnighter was majorly filmed at multiple locations in California, USA, including Whittier and Malibu. The filming process began on the 29th of September, 1986.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Susanna Hoffs | Molly Morrison |
| Dedee Pfeiffer | Val |
| Joan Cusack | Gina |
| John Terlesky | C.J |
| Michael Ontkean | Mickey |
| Pam Grier | Sgt. McLeesh |
| Kaaren Lee | Connie Alvarez |
| Janelle Brady | Mary Lou |
| Meshach Taylor | Hotel Detective Philip |
| Will Seltzer | Hotel Detective Ted |
| Denise Dumont | Julie |
| Mary Petrie | Anna |
| Todd Field | Bellhop |
| Bradford Bancroft | Bartender Joe |
| Danyi Deats | Junkie |
| Sarah Elgart | First Attendent |
| H. Gordon Boos | Arrest Cop |
| Josh Richman | Raymond |
| Molly Cleator | Rose |
| Robert Goldman | Chad |
| Max Perlich | Benny |
| Walter Bracklemanns | President Edmunds |
| Reese Patterson | Surfer |
| Davey Miller | Surfer |
| Richard Yanderwhyk | Surfer |
| Larry Chapman | Louis & Clark Band |
| Michael Gurley | Louis & Clark Band |
| Louis Gutierrez | Louis & Clark Band |
| David Salinas | Louis & Clark Band |
| Steve Ferguson | Piano Player |
| Robert Bruce Baird | College Student (uncredited) |
| Phillip Brock | Brad (uncredited) |
| Kelly | Girl at the Party (uncredited) |
| Liz Kern | Student (uncredited) |
| Oliver Theess | Surfer at Party (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs and written by M.L. Kessler and Tamar Simon Hoffs.
- It falls under the genres of Comedy and Romance, and is 1 hour 48 minutes long.
- The film was released on May 1st, 1987 in the USA.
- The synopsis of the movie revolves around a coed from Southern California who enjoys her time with roommates and a surfer who lives next to them.
- Characters like Val, Gina and other were played by artists including Joan Cusack, John Terlesky, and James Shanta. Additional characters include Michael Ontkean as Mickey and Pam Grier as Sgt. McLeesh and many more.
- The film received a mixed response from critics with 30 user reviews and 14 critic reviews.
- The film was produced by Aurora Productions LLC and Universal Pictures.
- The film portrays the story of Molly, Val, and Gina graduating from college. On their final night, they voice their frustrations and as the final party at Pacifica College begins, things don’t go as planned.
- The film features a soundtrack titled “In the Darkness”.
- The movie credits contain footage from Gina’s camera, showing the activities of the characters engaged in the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Whittier, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9791793
- Longitude: -118.032844
- Place ID: ChIJ94d6VYbTwoARWiRAwUd9qCc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Whittier, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0380585
- Longitude: -118.6923438
- Place ID: ChIJP9YI-akd6IARWozqsnEtt5M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Malibu, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
