The film “Buckaroo” from 1984, also known as “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension”, was a PG rated Adventure Comedy. It featured adventurer Buckaroo Banzai, played by Peter Weller, who with his team, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, battled alien invaders. Brain surgeon-turned-rock musician, Buckaroo, became Earth’s unlikely hero and the film was directed by W.D. Richter and written by Earl Mac Rauch. Other notable stars include John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, and Jeff Goldblum.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various locations across California, USA. Some of these include the Lake View Medical Center on Eldridge Avenue, the Rocky Oaks Park on Mulholland Highway, Kingman Avenue in Santa Monica Canyon, and Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The El Mirage Dry Lake was also one of the filming spots. The filming process began in July 1983. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Weller | Buckaroo Banzai |
| John Lithgow | Dr. Emilio Lizardo / Lord John Whorfin |
| Ellen Barkin | Penny Priddy |
| Jeff Goldblum | New Jersey |
| Christopher Lloyd | John Bigbooté |
| Lewis Smith | Perfect Tommy |
| Rosalind Cash | John Emdall |
| Robert Ito | Professor Hikita |
| Pepe Serna | Reno Nevada |
| Ronald Lacey | President Widmark |
| Matt Clark | Secretary of Defense |
| Clancy Brown | Rawhide |
| William Traylor | General Catburd |
| Carl Lumbly | John Parker |
| Vincent Schiavelli | John O’Connor |
| Dan Hedaya | John Gomez |
| Mariclare Costello | Senator Cunningham |
| Bill Henderson | Casper Lindley |
| Damon Hines | Scooter Lindley |
| Billy Vera | Pinky Carruthers |
| Laura Harrington | Mrs. Johnson |
| Michael Santoro | Billy Travers |
| Jonathan Banks | Lizardo Hospital Guard |
| Robert Gray | Radar Blazer |
| Gary Bisig | Radar Blazer |
| Kent Perkins | Mission Control |
| James Keane | Duck Hunter Bubba |
| Yakov Smirnoff | National Security Advisor |
| Leonard Gaines | Artie Duncan |
| Francine Lembi | TV Anchorwoman |
| John Walter Davis | Star Surgeon |
| Read Morgan | Exhibitor |
| James Rosin | John Yaya |
| Raye Birk | Reporter |
| Jane Marla Robbins | Reporter |
| Jessie Lawrence Ferguson | Black Lectroid Commander |
| Radford Polinsky | Marine Lt. |
| Sam Minsky | Kolodny Brother |
| Robert Hummer | Kolodny Brother |
| Gerald Peterson | Rug Sucker |
| James Saito | Masado Banzai |
| Buckaroo’s Father (scenesDeleted) | |
| Karla Dansereau | Fan Girl (uncredited) |
| Matthew Earnest | Drunk niteclub patron (uncredited) |
| Michele Hess | (uncredited) |
| Tommy J. Huff | Sam the jetcar mechanic (uncredited) |
| Greg Mires | Young Buckaroo (uncredited) |
| Matthew Mires | Young Buckaroo (uncredited) |
| Bob Papenbrook | John Smallberries (uncredited) |
| Corey Dee Williams | Lectroid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film had other stellar actors like Christopher Lloyd, Lewis Smith, and Rosalind Cash.
- It received five award nominations.
- The movie also sees Jeff Goldblum playing a character named New Jersey.
- Robert Ito appeared as Professor Hikita in the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lake View Medical Center – 11600 Eldridge Avenue, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2809847
- Longitude: -118.3832359
- Place ID: ChIJjVAcCi2SwoARSyTRp7faELE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 11600 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Rocky Oaks Park – 31500 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0999312
- Longitude: -118.8159812
- Place ID: ChIJdYAb4Qgj6IARsSen0vcgRHs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rocky Oaks Park, 107 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 757 Kingman Avenue, Santa Monica Canyon, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0283426
- Longitude: -118.5186921
- Place ID: ChIJkTRNXpCkwoARBQ5mcNEhVWU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Monica Canyon, Los Angeles, CA 90402, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Biltmore Hotel – 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0497246
- Longitude: -118.2541501
- Place ID: ChIJpUaBoLTHwoARc-FN_jhLIB8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
